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Document ID (ISN)69414
CIS number 97-1154
ISSN - Serial title 0723-7561 - Die BG
Year 1996
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Jäger W., Holland U.
Title Skull and brain injuries
Original title Schädel-Hirnverletzungen [in German]
Bibliographic information July 1996, No.7, p.476-481. Illus. 4 ref.
Abstract Occupational accidents in Germany caused 98,072 skull and brain injuries in 1993. In 1994 the number was 97,015. In both years the construction industry was affected most. Falls from heights accounted for most of these injuries. Other causes included stumbling, being hit by falling objects and by moving objects and striking against objects.
Descriptors (primary) skull injuries; Germany; brain injuries; falls from heights; striking against objects; construction industry
Descriptors (secondary) causes of accidents; statistics
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Statistics
Broad subject area(s) General safety, health and conditions of work
Browse category(ies) Construction industry and civil engineering
Falls from heights