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Barbara M Alexander1, Alejandra Ramirez-Cardenas, Steven J Wurzelbacher
1From the Division of Field Studies and Engineering, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Cincinnati, Ohio (B.M.A., S.J.W., A.R.M.); Western States Division, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Lakewood, Colorado (A.R.-C.); and Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation, Columbus, Ohio (S.J.N.).
Summary
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Area of Science:
- Occupational Health
- Injury Prevention
- Workers' Compensation Data Analysis
Background:
- The oil and gas extraction industry faces significant occupational risks.
- Understanding claim patterns is crucial for developing targeted safety interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze Ohio workers' compensation claims from 2001-2018.
- To identify common characteristics and high-risk factors in oil and gas extraction industry injuries.
- To inform the development of prevention strategies.
Main Methods:
- Calculated claim rates per full-time equivalent employee from 2001-2018.
- Conducted descriptive analyses of free-text lost-time (LT) claim descriptions (>7 days away from work).
- Identified common claim characteristics and injured worker profiles.
Main Results:
- 27% of 3134 claims were LT claims.
- Drilling contractors had the highest LT claims rate; servicing contractors incurred the highest costs.
- Contact with objects/equipment was the leading cause of LT claims.
- Roustabouts and material handling activities were most frequent for LT claims.
- Transportation incidents led to most fatalities/hospitalizations.
- Over half of LT claims involved short-tenured workers.
Conclusions:
- Effective prevention requires a combination of established and novel strategies.
- Addressing high-risk occupations, activities, and worker tenure is essential.
- Focusing on transportation safety and contact injuries can mitigate severe outcomes.
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