| Document ID (ISN) | 109992 |
| CIS number |
09-930 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1059-924X - Journal of Agromedicine |
| Year |
2009 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Douphrate D.I., Rosecrance J.C., Reynolds S.J., Stallones L., Gilkey D.P. |
| Title |
Tractor-related injuries: An analysis of workers' compensation data |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd Quarter 2009, Vol.14, No.2, p.198-205. 20 ref. |
| Abstract |
Tractor-related injury claims data from Colorado workers' compensation records were analyzed for 1992-2004. Descriptive analyses of the costs, characteristics, and contributing factors were conducted. A total of 642 claims were identified as being tractor-related, of which 60% involved sprains and contusions. A total of 21% of tractor-related claims were associated with the worker mounting or dismounting a tractor, and an additional 10% were associated with the worker falling, jumping, or slipping off a tractor. Among all claims associated with tractor mounting or dismounting, 35% involved the ankle and 15% involved the knee. The median medical claim cost was USD 319, and the median medical plus indemnity claim cost was USD 335. Other findings are discussed. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
occupational accidents; Colorado; causes of accidents; injuries; agriculture; tractors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
falls of persons; USA; knee lesions; frequency rates; foot; compensation of occupational accidents; cost of accidents; sprains |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Agriculture, fishing, animal husbandry
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Road transportation
Agriculture
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