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Occupational fatalities in Kentucky--1994

T W Struttmann¹, E Moon-Hampton, A Scheerer

¹Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center, Chandler Medical Center, University of Kentucky.

The Journal of the Kentucky Medical Association

|September 1, 1996

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Kentucky

Area of Science:

Occupational Health and Safety
Public Health Surveillance
Injury Prevention

Background:

Kentucky industry groups show higher-than-average occupational fatality rates.
The agriculture, forestry, and fishing sector had a 1994 fatality rate over three times the national average.
Occupational injuries and fatalities pose a significant public health concern.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe occupational fatality data from Kentucky's first year of the Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Project (1994).
To identify common causes and demographics of occupational fatalities in Kentucky.
To provide data-driven suggestions for the medical community's role in fatality prevention.

Main Methods:

Utilized multiple reporting sources to identify occupational fatalities.

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Systematically recorded and updated incident data.

Conducted on-site investigations for specific fatality categories.

Main Results:

Recorded 166 occupational fatalities in Kentucky during 1994.
Motor vehicle incidents were the leading cause of death, followed by machine-related incidents.
Victim ages ranged from 15 to 86, with a median age of 46.

Conclusions:

Occupational fatalities in Kentucky, particularly in agriculture, require targeted prevention strategies.
Motor vehicle and machine-related incidents are key areas for intervention.
The medical community can play a vital role in occupational fatality prevention efforts.