Citation

Cooke WN, Blumenstock MW. J. Saf. Res. 1979; 11(3): 115-120.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, U.S. National Safety Council, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

The determinants of injury severity in industry are sought. From a modified epidemiological framework, several hypotheses are developed about the relationship between the environment/host and severity. These hypotheses are tested against a sample of sawmill injuries using a multiple regression model. Severity is measured by the number of days of work lost. For important hypotheses are supported by the evidence. Age shows it's expected curvilinear relationship. Both young workers and older workers suffer more serious injuries. Also highly significant is the temporary job assignment variable, supporting the hypothesis that lack of familiarity with the job increases exposure to more severe injuries. Finally, persons injured in hardwood sawmills appear to lose an average of 17 more days of work than persons injured in softwood sawmills.