Abstract
A case-control study of occupational injuries sustained by 914 male hourly workers employed in two Tenneco manufacturing divisions in 1987 was undertaken to examine the association between occupational and non-occupational injuries. Its aim was to evaluate whether employees who experienced a work-related injury were more likely to have sustained a previous non-work-related injury compared to individuals who did not experience a work-related injury. A statistically significant association between occupational injuries and past non-occupational injuries was seen when all workers compensation (WC) claims were analyzed (OR=1.41) and when claims involving indemnity for lost time were analyzed (OR=1.82). In addition, both workers who had occupational low-back injuries and workers who had occupational non-low-back injuries also had significantly higher risks of such injuries from a non-occupational origin (OR=1.91 for low-back injuries and OR=1.44 for non-low-back injuries). The findings suggest that elements other than workplace hazards (such as life-style and physical and psychological factors) may predispose an individual to both occupational and non-occupational injuries.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 205-212 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Journal of Community Health |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Aug 1991 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health