Fatal occupational electrical injuries in Virginia.
J Occup Med
; 33(1): 57-63, 1991 Jan.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-1995803
ABSTRACT
Work-related electrical injuries and fatalities in Virginia were reviewed for the period 1977 to 1985. Of 196 workers electrocuted (0.9/100,000/year), 65% (127) died between May and September. Death rates were highest for male workers in utility companies (10.0/100,000), mining (5.9/100,000), and construction industries (3.9/100,000), but these high risk groups accounted for only 50% of the deaths. Most accidental electrocutions resulted from power line contact (53%) and machine or tool usage or repair (22%). Only 1.5% (2/101) of the workers who died within 6 hours of injury and had blood alcohol concentration tested were legally intoxicated. All workers need safety education on active measures to prevent hazardous electrical exposures, not just those at high risk for electrical injury. Every work-related electrical injury represents a sentinel health event--an opportunity for preventive intervention in the workplace.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Acidentes de Trabalho
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Traumatismos por Eletricidade
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Ocupações
Limite:
Humans
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Male
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Med
Ano de publicação:
1991
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Gabão