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Statistics for Manufacturing

Manufacturing | Food & Beverage | Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral | Petroleum/Coal/Rubber/Plastic & Chemical | Wood Products | Manufacturing - Other

Manufacturing Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Manufacturing Claims by Accident Type: Overexertion 27.4%, Struck by 21.3%, Struck against 8.4%, Caught in 8.0%, Fall on same level 7.5%, Other 27.4%

Claims1 by Accident Type Manufacturing (Subsectors 7110-7150) 2004 - 2008
Accident Type %
Overexertion and Repetitive Motion 27.4
Struck by object 21.3
Struck against 8.4
Caught in 8.0
Fall on Same Level 7.5
Other 27.4

 

Chart showing comparison of the injury rate for all of manufacturing sector verses the injury rate for all of BC industries
Injury Rate2 Comparison for Manufacturing Sector
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturing Sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC Industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96

 

Chart showing the rate of injury for all the manufacturing sector and the following subsectors: Food and Beverage; Metal, Non-metallic; Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic and Chemical; Wood Products; and Other

Injury Rate Comparison for Manufacturing Subsectors 2004 - 2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Manufacturing Sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
Food & Beverage Products 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.1 7.1
Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 6.9 7.5 7.5 7.1 6.4
Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, & Chemical 3.4 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.3
Wood & Paper Products 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.9
Other Products 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.2 2.6

Chart showing for serious injury rate for the period 2004 to 2008

Serious Injury Rates3 Manufacturing 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Serious Injury Rate 1.38 1.36 1.40 1.42 1.40
Provincial Serious Injury Rate 0.96 0.97 0.95 0.96 0.96

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Serious Injury Claims Manufacturing 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Serious Injury Claims 3,166 3,171 3,214 3,229 2,983

Chart showing the number of fatal claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Accepted Fatal Claims4 Manufacturing 2004 - 2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Accepted Fatal Claims 19 32 20 29 24

 

Accident Type Profile 2004-2008

Accident Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total
Overexertion
 15,344 27.5 4,417 28.0
Struck By
 12,147 21.8 2,862 18.1
Struck Against
 4,754 8.5 1,232 7.8
Caught In
 4,523 8.1 2,001 12.7
Fall on Same Level
 4,253 7.7 1,512 9.6
Other
 14,695 26.4 3,752 23.8

 

Injury Type Profile 2004-2008

Nature of Injury #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total
Sprains, strains, tears
 24,092 40.5 6,386 40.5
Cuts, lacerations
 7,534 7.8 1,225 7.7
Bruises, contusions
 5,509 4.1 642 4.1
Fractures
 3,774 21.8 3,432 21.7
Nonspecific injuries and disorders
 2,370 3.6 562 3.6
Other
 12,437 22.2 3529 22.4

 

Mechanisms of Injury Overview
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 16,877 30% 4,885 30% 46.4
Safeguarding or Lockout 12,131 22% 3,626 30% 33.0
Slips, Trips and Falls 7,663 14% 2,628 35% 49.4
Other 18,992 34% 4,608 25% 36.0
Total 55,663 100% 15,747 29% 40.3

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 16,877 12,131 7,663 18,992

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 4,885 3,626 2,628 4,608

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 46.4 33.0 49.4 36.0

 

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, November 2009

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Food & Beverage Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Claims by accident type for Food and Beverage. Overexertion 23.7%; Struck by object 15.8%; Fall on Same Level 12.4%; Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.5%; Struck against object 6.7%; Other 33.9%

Food & beverage products (Subsector 7110) - Claims by accident type 2004-2008
Accident Type  
Overexertion 23.7%
Struck by object 15.8%
Fall on Same Level 12.4%
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.5%
Struck against object 6.7%
Other 33.9%

Injury rate comparisons for the food and beverage, all BC, and manufacturing for 2004 to 2008

Food & beverage products (Subsector 7110) - Injury rate comparison 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Food and Beverage Products 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.1 7.1
Manufacturing Sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC Industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96
Food & beverage products (Subsector 7110) - Mechanisms of injury overview 2004-2008
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 3,490 34% 1,127 34% 44.7
Safeguarding or Lockout 1,158 11% 380 33% 38.4
Slips, Trips and Falls 2,081 20% 783 38% 51.5
Other 3,612 35% 848 24% 31.0
Total 10,341 100% 3,138 31% 40.5

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 3,490 1,158 2,081 3,612

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 1,127 380 783 848

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 44.7 38.4 51.5 31.0

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, November 2009.

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Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Claims by accident type for etal & non-metallic mineral products. Struck by object 21.8%; Overexertion 19.8%; Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.3%; Struck against object 7.1%; Rubbed or abraded by friction or pressure 6.3%; Other 37.7%

Metal & non-metallic mineral products (Subsector 7120) - Claims by accident type 2004-2008
Accident Type  
Struck by object 21.8%
Overexertion 19.8%
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.3%
Struck against object 7.1%
Rubbed or abraded by friction or pressure 6.3%
Other 37.7%

Injury rate comparisons for the food and beverage, all BC, and manufacturing for 2004 to 2008

Metal & non-metallic mineral products (Subsector 7120) - Injury rate comparison 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Metal & non-metallic mineral products 6.9 7.5 7.5 7.1 6.4
Manufacturing sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96
Metal & non-metallic mineral products (Subsector 7120) - Mechanisms of injury overview 2004-2008
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 5,113 28% 1,356 28% 42.9
Safeguarding or Lockout 4,718 25% 1,098 24% 25.6
Slips, Trips and Falls 2,144 12% 668 32% 44.6
Other 6,583 35% 1,483 23% 32.1
Total 18,558 100% 4,605 26% 35.0

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 5,113 4,718 2,144 6,583

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 1,356 1,098 668 1,483

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 42.9 25.6 44.6 32.1

 

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.

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Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic & Chemical Products Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Claims by accident type for Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products. Struck by object 17.5%; Overexertion 24.3%; Fall on same level 8.4%; Struck against object 8.0%; Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.3%; Other 34.5%

Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products (Subsector 7130) - Claims by accident type 2004-2008
Accident Type  
Overexertion 24.3%
Struck by object 17.5%
Fall on Same Level 8.4%
Struck against object 8.0%
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 7.3%
Other 34.5%

Injury rate comparisons for the Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products, all BC, and manufacturing for 2004 to 2008

Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products (Subsector 7130) - Injury rate comparison 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products 3.4 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.3
Manufacturing sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96
Petroleum, coal, rubber, plastic and chemical products (Subsector 7130) - Mechanisms of injury overview 2004-2008
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 1,337 33% 377 29% 45.7
Safeguarding or Lockout 654 16% 180 28% 30.6
Slips, Trips and Falls 580 14% 173 30% 37.8
Other 1,476 36% 325 23% 31.7
Total 4,047 100% 1,055 27% 37

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 1,337 654 580 1,476

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 377 180 173 325

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 45.7 30.6 37.8 31.7

 

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, November 2009.

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Wood Products Manufacturing Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Claims by accident type for Wood products manufacturing. Overexertion 20.6%; Struck by object 19.0%; Struck against object 10.8%; Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 10.1%; Bodily reaction 6.4% Other 33.1%

Wood products manufacturing (Subsector 7140) - Claims by accident type 2004-2008
Accident Type  
Overexertion 20.6%
Struck by object 19.0%
Struck against object 10.8%
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects 10.1%
Bodily reaction 6.4%
Other 33.1%

Injury rate comparisons for the Wood products manufacturing, all BC, and manufacturing for 2004 to 2008

Wood products manufacturing (Subsector 7140) - Injury rate comparison 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Wood products manufacturing 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 3.9
Manufacturing sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96
Wood products manufacturing (Subsector 7140) - Mechanisms of injury overview 2004-2008
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 4,814 30% 1,423 31% 53.6
Safeguarding or Lockout 4,405 27% 1,689 39% 42
Slips, Trips and Falls 2,101 13% 782 39% 59.2
Other 4,984 31% 1,500 32% 51.0
Total 16,304 100% 5,394 35% 50.4

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 4,814 4,405 2,101 4,984

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 1,423 1,689 782 1,500

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 53.6 42 59.2 51.0

 

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, November 2009.

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Manufacturing - Other Products (Not otherwise specified) Claims Characteristics 2004-2008

Claims by accident type for Other products. Struck by object 23.9%; Overexertion 23.6%; Struck against object 8.4%; Fall on same level 6.5%; Fall to lower level 6.3%; Other 31.2%

Manufacturing - Other products Claims by accident type 2004-2008
Accident Type  
Struck by object 23.9%
Overexertion 23.6%
Struck against object 8.4%
Fall on same level 6.5%
Fall to lower level 6.3%
Other 31.2%

Injury rate comparisons for the Other products, all BC, and manufacturing for 2004 to 2008

Other products (Subsector 7150) - Injury rate comparison 2004-2008
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Other products 2.9 3.0 2.9 3.2 2.6
Manufacturing sector 4.9 5.0 5.1 5.0 4.6
All BC industries 3.06 3.08 3.12 3.06 2.96
Other products (Subsector 7150) - Mechanisms of injury overview 2004-2008
Type #Non-HCO Claims # Non-HCO Claims% of Total #Serious Injury Claims* % of Serious Injury Claims Total Average STD Duration
MSI/Ergonomics 2,123 33% 602 30% 42
Safeguarding or Lockout 1,196 19% 279 24% 24.2
Slips, Trips and Falls 757 12% 222 30% 38.9
Other 2,337 36% 452 20% 25.8
Total 6,413 100% 1,555 25% 32.3

 

Chart showing the number of non-HCO claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Non-HCO Claims 2,123 1,196 757 2,337

 

Chart showing the number of serious injury claims for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
# Serious Injury Claims 602 279 222 452

Chart showing the average STD duration for the period 2004 to 2008

Type MSI/Ergonomics Safeguarding/Lockout Slips, Trips and Falls Other
Average STD Duration 42 24.2 38.2 25.8

 

Data Source: WorkSafeBC, November 2009.

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Terms of Reference

1 Based on STD/LTD/FTL Claims. These claims represent claims with a first short-term disability, long-term disability or fatal benefit (reserve set or cash award)paid in the period, regardless of the year of injury

2 Injury Rate represents the number of Non-HCO Claims per 100 Person Years.

3 A Serious Injury Claim is a Non HCO claim first paid in the month of injury or three months following which meets one or more of the conditions:

  1. 28 or more days of wage loss paid in the month of injury or three months following
  2. equivalent health care payments in the same time period
  3. a fatal claim
  4. coded with one of 275 selected ICD9 Medical Diagnosis codes

4 Where a fatal claim was transferred from one employer-CU to another, a -1 count is applied against the original employer-CU in the year of transfer and a +1 count is applied against the correct employer-CU in the year of transfer. When an accepted claim is subsequently disallowed in a given year, a -1 count is applied in the year. Where employers have been reclassified into a different CU, the above tables reflect the reclassification retroactively for all years.

5 A Non-HCO Claim is a claim with a first short term disability (STD) benefit, long term disability (LTD) benefit, or survivor benefit (fatal reserve set or cash award) in the year of injury or in the first three months following the year of injury.



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