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Manufacturing Claims Characteristics 2002-2006
Claims by Accident Type Manufacturing (Subsectors 7110-7150) 2002 - 2006
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion and Repetitive Motion | 31% |
| Struck by object | 21% |
| Struck against | 9% |
| Caught in | 8% |
| Fall on Same Level | 7% |
| Other | 24% |
Injury Rate Comparison Manufacturing Sector
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Subsector | 5.0 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Injury Rate Comparison Manufacturing by Subsector 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Food & Beverage Products | 9.5 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, & Chemical | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Wood & Paper Products | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Other Products | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
Trends in Claims and Employment Manufacturing 2002-2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Years | 226,093 | 228,102 | 229,564 | 232,553 | 231,075 |
| Accepted Time-loss Claims | 11,414 | 10,912 | 11,215 | 11,630 | 11,726 |
Serious Injuries Manufacturing 2002-2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Injury Claims | 296 | 304 | 265 | 287 | 285 |
Accepted Fatal Claims Manufacturing 1997-2006
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Fatal Claims | 25 | 19 | 29 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 32 | 20 |
Injury Year Duration 2002-2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Sector | 22.7 | 21.4 | 22.1 | 21.0 | 21.6 |
| All BC Industries | 25.9 | 26.0 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 25.2 |
Accident Type Profile 2002-2006
Data is based on Coded First-Paid STD Claims
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overexertion
|
13,008 | 22% | $81,785,048 | 17% | 445,269 | 22% |
|
Struck by object
|
11,491 | 20% | $59,848,259 | 13% | 266,739 | 13% |
|
Struck against object
|
4,980 | 8% | $33,435,266 | 7% | 133,250 | 7% |
|
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
|
4,840 | 8% | $72,024,305 | 15% | 208,196 | 10% |
|
Fall on same level
|
4,278 | 7% | $37,897,497 | 8% | 192,568 | 9% |
Injury Type Profile 2002-2006
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sprains, strains, tears
|
24,387 | 42% | $145,947,695 | 31% | 805,937 | 40% |
|
Cuts, lacerations
|
7,813 | 13% | $24,065,889 | 5% | 125,187 | 6% |
|
Bruises, contusions
|
5,620 | 10% | $14,384,541 | 3% | 90,437 | 4% |
|
Fractures
|
3,844 | 7% | $87,735,396 | 19% | 333,436 | 16% |
|
Nonspecific injuries and disorders
|
2,542 | 4% | $11,029,902 | 2% | 57,108 | 3% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Food & Beverage Claims Characertistics 2002-2006
Food & Beverage (Subsector 7110) Claims by Accident Type (Five Year Average)
Claims by Accident Type Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion | 24% |
| Struck by object | 16% |
| Fall on Same Level | 12% |
| Repetitive motion | 7% |
| Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects | 7% |
| Other | 33% |
Injury Rate Comparison Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food and Beverage Products | 9.5 | 8.3 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 7.8 |
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Trend in Claims Volume and Employment Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Years | 27,935 | 28,186 | 27,656 | 27,478 | 27,466 |
| Accepted STD/LTD/Fatal Claims | 2,637 | 2,373 | 2,263 | 2,211 | 2,150 |
Serious Injury Claims Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Injury Claims | 22 | 33 | 21 | 31 | 29 |
Accepted Fatal Claims Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 1997 - 2006
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Fatal Claims | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Short-Term Disability (STD) Duration Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food & Beverage Products | 23.7 | 20.7 | 22.7 | 22.4 | 24.7 |
| All BC Industries | 25.9 | 26.0 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 25.2 |
Accident and Injury Profile Subsector 7110 - Food & Beverage Products 2002 - 2006
Claims by Accident Type 2002-2006
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overexertion
|
2,825 | 24 % | $13,798,270 | 21 % | 91,929 | 23 % |
|
Struck by object
|
1,861 | 16 % | $5,262,418 | 8 % | 36,904 | 9 % |
|
Fall on same level
|
1,395 | 12 % | $8,097,541 | 12 % | 59,495 | 15 % |
|
Repetitive motion
|
850 | 7 % | $5,732,760 | 9 % | 44,765 | 11 % |
|
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
|
820 | 7 % | $7,617,474 | 12 % | 32,045 | 8 % |
Claims by Injury Type 2002-2006
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sprains, strains, tears
|
5,593 | 48 % | $26,097,635 | 40 % | 176,778 | 45 % |
|
Cuts, lacerations
|
1,386 | 12 % | $3,244,712 | 5 % | 22,756 | 6 % |
|
Bruises, contusions
|
1,352 | 12 % | $3,238,954 | 5 % | 26,322 | 7 % |
|
Inflammation and irritation of joints, tendons, muscles
and connective tissues
|
576 | 5 % | $3,557,588 | 5 % | 27,993 | 7 % |
|
Fractures
|
502 | 4 % | $9,773,791 | 15 % | 51,582 | 13 % |
Claims by Body Part 2002-2006
| Body Part | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Back, including spine, spinal cord
|
2,784 | 24 % | $12,718,576 | 19 % | 86,071 | 22 % |
|
Finger(s), fingernail(s)
|
1,642 | 14 % | $8,172,454 | 12 % | 44,901 | 11 % |
|
Leg(s)
|
874 | 8 % | $6,484,558 | 10 % | 37,401 | 10 % |
|
Shoulder, including clavicle, scapula, and trapezius muscle
if shoulder is mentioned
|
825 | 7 % | $6,867,065 | 10 % | 40,082 | 10 % |
|
Wrist(s)
|
774 | 7 % | $5,083,101 | 8 % | 40,008 | 10 % |
Claims by Source of Injury 2002-2006
| Source of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Containers - nonpressurized
|
2,339 | 20 % | $9,379,065 | 14 % | 69,142 | 18 % |
|
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces
|
1,781 | 15 % | $12,805,748 | 20 % | 81,898 | 21 % |
|
Person - injured or ill worker
|
1,667 | 14 % | $10,043,358 | 15 % | 72,242 | 18 % |
|
Handtools - nonpowered
|
766 | 7 % | $2,365,625 | 4 % | 15,374 | 4 % |
|
Special process machinery
|
675 | 6 % | $6,837,345 | 10 % | 27,356 | 7 % |
Claims by Occupation Type 2002-2006
| Occupation | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities
|
4,253 | 37 % | $19,360,864 | 30 % | 139,852 | 36 % |
|
Machine Operators and Related Workers in Food, Beverage
and Tobacco Processing
|
2,645 | 23 % | $14,841,113 | 23 % | 83,422 | 21 % |
|
Motor Vehicle and Transit Drivers
|
1,263 | 11 % | $9,614,389 | 15 % | 52,109 | 13 % |
|
Longshore Workers and Material Handlers
|
1,026 | 9 % | $5,856,890 | 9 % | 36,906 | 9 % |
|
Recording, Scheduling and Distributing Occupations
|
613 | 5 % | $3,521,919 | 5 % | 20,462 | 5 % |
Claims by Age 2002-2006
| Age | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
0-14 |
3 | <1 % |
|
15-24 |
1,457 | 13 % |
|
25-44 |
6,264 | 54 % |
|
45-64 |
3,849 | 33 % |
|
65 and over
|
46 | <1 % |
Claims by Gender 2002-2006
| Gender | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Female
|
3,283 | 28 % |
|
Male
|
8,333 | 72 % |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products Claims Characertistics 2002-2006
Claims by Accident Type Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 2002 - 2006
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Struck by object | 22% |
| Overexertion | 21% |
| Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects | 8% |
| Struck against object | 7% |
| Rubbed or Abraded by Friction or Pressure | 6% |
| Other | 36% |
The injury rate for this subsector has historically been significantly higher than all BC industries combined.
Injury Rate Comparison Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products | 7.2 | 6.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 7.5 |
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Trend in Claims Volume and Employment Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Years | 45,726 | 46,224 | 47,457 | 49,807 | 54,979 |
| Accepted STD/LTD/Fatal Claims | 3,361 | 3,218 | 3,309 | 3,807 | 4,159 |
Serious Injury Claims Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Injury Claims | 69 | 69 | 57 | 77 | 76 |
Accepted Fatal Claims Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 1997 - 2006
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Fatal Claims | 13 | 10 | 21 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
Short-Term Disability (STD) Duration Subsector 7120 - Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal and Non-Metallic Mineral Products | 19.0 | 19.0 | 19.6 | 18.1 | 18.8 |
| All BC Industries | 25.9 | 26.0 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 25.2 |
Accident and Injury Profile
Claims by Accident Type
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Struck by object |
3,872 | 22% | $23,290,390 | 18% | 94,276 | 18% |
|
Overexertion |
3,663 | 21% | $23,966,090 | 18% | 117,321 | 22% |
|
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects |
1,347 | 8% | $15,746,178 | 12% | 50,036 | 9% |
|
Struck against object |
1,252 | 7% | $4,422,680 | 3% | 20,887 | 4% |
|
Rubbed or abraded by friction or pressure |
1,107 | 6% | $710,149 | 1% | 3,378 | 1% |
Claims by Nature of Injury
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sprains, strains, tears |
6,901 | 39% | $39,734,701 | 30% | 205,854 | 38% |
|
Cuts, lacerations |
2,283 | 13% | $5,778,890 | 4% | 29,434 | 5% |
|
Bruises, contusions |
1,690 | 10% | $4,609,028 | 4% | 24,742 | 5% |
|
Fractures |
1,262 | 7% | $29,124,061 | 22% | 108,342 | 20% |
|
Foreign bodies (superficial splinters, chips) |
1,076 | 6% | $527,135 | 0% | 2,430 | 0% |
Claims by Body Part
| Body Part | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Back, including spine, spinal cord |
3,625 | 20% | $22,549,521 | 17% | 109,830 | 20% |
|
Finger(s), fingernail(s) |
3,087 | 17% | $18,125,959 | 14% | 71,260 | 13% |
|
Face |
2,147 | 12% | $2,484,674 | 2% | 10,221 | 2% |
|
Leg(s) |
1,417 | 8% | $11,817,357 | 9% | 57,395 | 11% |
|
Shoulder, including clavicle, scapula, and trapezius muscle
if shoulder is mentioned |
905 | 5% | $11,348,177 | 9% | 50,795 | 9% |
Claims by Source of Injury
| Source of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Building materials - solid elements |
2,959 | 17% | $19,996,708 | 15% | 91,697 | 17% |
|
Person-injured or ill worker |
2,113 | 12% | $18,306,040 | 14% | 85,050 | 16% |
|
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces |
1,583 | 9% | $18,886,471 | 14% | 81,759 | 15% |
|
Scrap, waste, debris |
1,308 | 7% | $903,963 | 1% | 4,483 | 1% |
|
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery |
1,167 | 7% | $11,830,424 | 9% | 39,732 | 7% |
Claims by Occupation Type
| Occupation Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Machining, metalworking, woodworking and related machine
operators |
4,297 | 24% | $29,050,186 | 22% | 124,523 | 23% |
|
Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities |
2,866 | 16% | $13,802,676 | 11% | 70,049 | 13% |
|
Metal forming, shaping and erecting occupations |
2,660 | 15% | $19,343,907 | 15% | 74,987 | 14% |
|
Machine operators and related workers in metal and mineral
products processing |
1,375 | 8% | $9,008,686 | 7% | 43,099 | 8% |
|
Machinists and related occupations |
1,144 | 6% | $9,051,179 | 7% | 34,310 | 6% |
Claims by Age
| Age | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|
|
15-24 |
17% |
|
25-44 |
52% |
|
45-64 |
31% |
|
65 and over |
1% |
Claims by Gender
| Gender | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|
|
Female |
3% |
|
Male |
97% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic & Chemical Products Claims Characteristics 2002-2006
Claims by Accident Type Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion | 24% |
| Struck by object | 17% |
| Fall on Same Level | 9% |
| Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects | 8% |
| Struck against object | 8% |
| Other | 34% |
Injury Rate Comparison Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Trend in Claims Volume and Employment Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Years | 22,479 | 23,185 | 24,452 | 25,403 | 23,198 |
| Accepted STD/LTD/Fatal Claims | 872 | 813 | 835 | 880 | 832 |
Number of Serious Injuries Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Serious Injury Claims | 15 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 21 |
Number of Accepted Fatal Claims Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Year | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Accepted Fatal Claims | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Short-Term Disability (STD) Duration Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products |
19.9 | 17.4 | 21.0 | 20.1 | 21.1 |
|
All BC Industries STD Duration (days)
|
26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Accident and Injury Profile Subsector 7130 - Petroleum, Coal, Rubber, Plastic, and Chemical Products
Accident Type 2002-2006
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overexertion
|
1,033 | 24% | $5,061,008 | 19% | 32,830 | 24% |
|
Struck by object
|
740 | 18% | $2,500,170 | 9% | 13,769 | 10% |
|
Fall on same level
|
374 | 9% | $2,665,694 | 10% | 13,414 | 10% |
|
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
|
332 | 8% | $3,361,483 | 12% | 12,165 | 9% |
|
Struck against object
|
332 | 8% | $1,271,589 | 5% | 5,880 | 4% |
Injury Type 2002-2006
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sprains, strains, tears
|
1,888 | 45% | $8,524,260 | 31% | 54,282 | 40% |
|
Cuts, lacerations
|
518 | 12% | $1,001,526 | 4% | 6,284 | 5% |
|
Bruises, contusions
|
407 | 10% | $763,796 | 3% | 5,157 | 4% |
|
Fractures
|
245 | 6% | $4,773,618 | 18% | 20,044 | 15% |
|
Nonspecific injuries and disorders
|
185 | 4% | $656,082 | 2% | 3,617 | 3% |
Body Part 2002-2006
| Body Part | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Back, including spine, spinal cord
|
967 | 23% | $4,583,416 | 17% | 29,525 | 22% |
|
Finger(s), fingernail(s)
|
735 | 17% | $3,695,802 | 14% | 16,387 | 12% |
|
Leg(s)
|
317 | 7% | $2,892,548 | 11% | 14,272 | 11% |
|
Shoulder, including clavicle, scapula, and trapezius muscle
if shoulder is mentioned
|
264 | 6% | $3,707,610 | 14% | 16,886 | 13% |
|
Wrist(s)
|
243 | 6% | $1,567,728 | 6% | 10,371 | 8% |
Source of Injury 2002-2006
| Source of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Person - injured or ill worker
|
559 | 13% | $4,830,200 | 18% | 27,038 | 20% |
|
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces
|
525 | 12% | $4,170,820 | 15% | 21,330 | 16% |
|
Containers - nonpressurized
|
419 | 10% | $2,387,863 | 9% | 15,426 | 11% |
|
Handtools - nonpowered
|
254 | 6% | $479,496 | 2% | 3,468 | 3% |
|
Building materials - solid elements
|
240 | 6% | $1,022,797 | 4% | 5,633 | 4% |
Occupation Type 2002-2006
| Occupation Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
|
1,313 | 31% | $5,855,545 | 21% | 33,460 | 25% |
|
Machine operators and related workers in chemical, plastic
and rubber processing
|
715 | 17% | $4,263,320 | 16% | 22,015 | 16% |
|
Other assembly and related occupations
|
598 | 14% | $2,494,183 | 9% | 16,632 | 12% |
|
Longshore workers and material handlers
|
252 | 6% | $1,153,035 | 4% | 8,321 | 6% |
|
Motor vehicle and transit drivers
|
207 | 5% | $3,124,608 | 11% | 11,710 | 9% |
Age 2002-2006
| Age | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
15-24 |
801 | 19% |
|
25-44 |
2,320 | 55% |
|
45-64 |
1,081 | 26% |
|
65 and over
|
25 | 1% |
Gender 2002-2006
| Gender | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Female
|
671 | 16% |
|
Male
|
3,558 | 84% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Wood Products Manufacturing Claims Characertistics 2002-2006
Claims by Accident Type
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion | 21% |
| Struck by object | 19% |
| Struck against object | 11% |
| Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects | 11% |
| Bodily reaction | 6% |
| Other | 32% |
Injury Rate Comparison Subsector 7140 - Wood Products Manufacturing 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood and Paper Products | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Trend in Claims Volume and Employment Subsector 7140 - Wood Products Manufacturing 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person Years | 86,663 | 85,759 | 84,583 |
85,632 |
81,260 |
| Accepted STD/LTD/Fatal Claims | 3,698 | 3,683 |
3,836 |
3,800 |
3,586 |
Number of Serious Injuries Subsector 7140 - Wood Products Manufacturing 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Serious Injury Claims | 164 | 153 | 154 | 147 | 141 |
Number of Accepted Fatal Claims Subsector 7140 - Wood Products Manufacturing 1997 - 2006
| Year | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Accepted Fatal Claims | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 8 |
Short-Term Disability (STD) Duration Subsector 7140 - Wood Products Manufacturing 2002 - 2006
| Year | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Wood and Paper Products Subsector STD Duration (days) |
27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
|
All BC Industries STD Duration (days)
|
26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Accident and Injury Profile Subsector 7140 Wood Products Manufacturing
Claims by Accident Type
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Overexertion
|
3,898
|
21%
|
$31,157,317
|
15%
|
153,029
|
20%
|
|
Struck by object
|
3,464
|
19%
|
$22,362,323
|
11%
|
90,444
|
12%
|
|
Struck against object
|
2,037
|
11%
|
$22,637,126
|
11%
|
78,934
|
10%
|
|
Caught in or compressed by equipment or objects
|
1,964
|
11%
|
$42,340,423
|
20%
|
104,024
|
14%
|
|
Bodily reaction
|
1,197
|
6%
|
$10,632,930
|
5%
|
51,756
|
7%
|
Claims by Nature of Injury
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Sprains, strains, tears
|
7,163
|
39%
|
$58,746,132
|
28%
|
285,881
|
37%
|
|
Cuts, lacerations
|
2,498
|
14%
|
$11,004,572
|
5%
|
50,502
|
7%
|
|
Bruises, contusions
|
1,577
|
9%
|
$4,733,427
|
2%
|
26,634
|
3%
|
|
Fractures
|
1,522
|
8%
|
$38,021,050
|
18%
|
127,760
|
17%
|
|
Nonspecific injuries and disorders
|
839
|
5%
|
$4,289,003
|
2%
|
19,579
|
3%
|
Claims by Body Part
| Body Part | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Finger(s), fingernail(s)
|
4,109
|
22%
|
$45,189,084
|
22%
|
149,406
|
20%
|
|
Back, including spine, spinal cord
|
3,583
|
19%
|
$27,187,213
|
13%
|
131,949
|
17%
|
|
Leg(s)
|
1,479
|
8%
|
$17,981,437
|
9%
|
72,730
|
9%
|
|
Shoulder, including clavicle, scapula, and trapezius muscle
if shoulder is mentioned
|
1,203
|
7%
|
$25,211,109
|
12%
|
97,445
|
13%
|
|
Wrist(s)
|
1,018
|
6%
|
$10,697,594
|
5%
|
55,249
|
7%
|
| Source of Injury | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Building materials - solid elements
|
3,934
|
21%
|
$30,538,791
|
15%
|
137,829
|
18%
|
|
Person - injured or ill worker
|
2,516
|
14%
|
$26,734,616
|
13%
|
129,149
|
17%
|
|
Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery
|
1,907
|
10%
|
$37,639,654
|
18%
|
102,163
|
13%
|
|
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces
|
1,662
|
9%
|
$23,642,970
|
11%
|
98,004
|
13%
|
|
Handtools - nonpowered
|
825
|
4%
|
$5,696,750
|
3%
|
24,752
|
3%
|
Claims by Occupation Type
| Occupation Type | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
Claim Cost Total Amount* |
Claim Cost Total Amount % |
Days Lost Total Amount |
Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities
|
7,125
|
39%
|
$66,460,030
|
32%
|
283,743
|
37%
|
|
Machine operators and related workers in pulp and paper
production and wood processing
|
2,754
|
15%
|
$46,030,076
|
22%
|
142,604
|
19%
|
|
Other assembly and related occupations
|
1,566
|
8%
|
$7,265,997
|
3%
|
35,370
|
5%
|
|
Carpenters and cabinetmakers
|
1,174
|
6%
|
$9,650,213
|
5%
|
41,093
|
5%
|
|
Longshore workers and material handlers
|
990
|
5%
|
$11,107,376
|
5%
|
46,228
|
6%
|
Claims by Age
| Age | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
0-14
|
2
|
0%
|
|
15-24
|
3,674
|
20%
|
|
25-44
|
9,324
|
50%
|
|
45-64
|
5,346
|
29%
|
|
65 and over
|
238
|
1%
|
Claims by Gender
| Gender | # STD/LTD/ FTL Claims |
# STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
|---|---|---|
|
Female
|
1,461
|
8%
|
|
Male
|
17,127
|
92%
|
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Manufacturing - Other Products (Not otherwise specified - Subsector 7150)
Claims by Accident Type Subsector 7150 - Manufacturing Other Products 2002 - 2006
| Accident Type | |
|---|---|
| Overexertion | 24% |
| Struck by object | 23% |
| Struck against object | 9% |
| Fall on Same Level | 6% |
| Fall to Lower Level | 6% |
| Other | 32% |
Injury Rate Comparison Subsector 7150 - Other Products 2002 -2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 7150 - Other Products | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| All BC Industries | 3.6 | 3.2 | 3 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Manufacturing Sector | 5.2 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
Claims and Employment Subsector 7150 - Manufacturing Other Products 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in Person Years | 43,319 | 44,748 | 45,416 | 44,234 | 44,172 |
| Accepted STD/LTD/Fatal Claims | 1,344 | 1,324 | 1,310 | 1,380 | 1,274 |
Serious Injury Claims Subsector 7150 - Other Products 2002 -2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Injury Claims | 26 | 31 | 23 | 18 | 18 |
Accepted Fatal Claims Subsector 7150 - Other Products 1997 -2006
| 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepted Fatal Claims | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Injury Duration Subsector 7150 - Other Products 2002 -2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsector 7150 - Other Products | 21.7 | 20.5 | 19.2 | 18.2 | 18.1 |
| All BC Industries | 25.9 | 26.0 | 26.3 | 25.5 | 25.2 |
Accident and Injury Profile Subsector 7150 - Manufacturing - Other Products (not specified elsewhere)
Claims by Accident Type
| Accident Type | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total | Claim Cost Total Amount† | Claim Cost Total Amount % | Days Lost Total Amount | Days Lost Total Amount % |
| Overexertion | 1589 | 24% | $7,802,362 | 21% | 50160 | 25% |
| Struck by object | 1554 | 23% | $6,432,959 | 17% | 31346 | 16% |
| Struck against object | 570 | 9% | $2,320,414 | 6% | 11329 | 6% |
| Fall on Same Level | 425 | 6% | $2,727,380 | 7% | 16165 | 8% |
| Fall to Lower Level | 402 | 6% | $3,612,621 | 10% | 20018 | 10% |
Claims by Nature of Injury
| Nature of Injury | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total | Claim Cost Total Amount† | Claim Cost Total Amount % | Days Lost Total Amount | Days Lost Total Amount % |
| Sprains, strains, tears | 2842 | 43% | $12,844,967 | 34% | 83142 | 42% |
| Cuts, lacerations | 1128 | 17% | $3,036,190 | 8% | 16211 | 8% |
| Bruises, contusions | 594 | 9% | $1,039,336 | 3% | 7582 | 4% |
| Fractures | 313 | 5% | $6,042,875 | 16% | 25708 | 13% |
| Punctures, except bites | 274 | 4% | $415,684 | 1% | 3014 | 2% |
Claims by Body Part
| Body Part | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total | Claim Cost Total Amount† | Claim Cost Total Amount % | Days Lost Total Amount | Days Lost Total Amount % |
| Back, including spine, spinal cord | 1478 | 22% | $6,862,914 | 18% | 43720 | 22% |
| Finger(s), fingernail(s) | 1277 | 19% | $4,685,531 | 13% | 23701 | 12% |
| Leg(s) | 478 | 7% | $2,509,879 | 7% | 15261 | 8% |
| Shoulder, including clavicle, scapula, and trapezius muscle if shoulder is mentioned | 411 | 6% | $3,640,414 | 10% | 20799 | 10% |
| Arm(s) | 376 | 6% | $2,394,476 | 6% | 15380 | 8% |
Claims by Source of Injury
| Source of Injury | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total | Claim Cost Total Amount† | Claim Cost Total Amount % | Days Lost Total Amount | Days Lost Total Amount % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building materials-solid elements | 1184 | 18% | $6,360,470 | 17% | 33650 | 17% |
| Person-injured or ill worker | 854 | 13% | $5,088,070 | 14% | 34861 | 17% |
| Floors, walkways, ground surfaces | 740 | 11% | $5,885,124 | 16% | 33244 | 17% |
| Other structural elements | 530 | 8% | $2,352,471 | 6% | 16534 | 8% |
| Handtools-nonpowered | 400 | 6% | $784,244 | 2% | 4987 | 2% |
Claims by Occupation
| Occupation | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total | Claim Cost Total Amount† | Claim Cost Total Amount % | Days Lost Total Amount | Days Lost Total Amount % |
| Labourers in Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities | 1228 | 19% | $6,408,671 | 17% | 30850 | 15% |
| Other Assembly and Related Occupations | 924 | 14% | $3,929,476 | 11% | 25658 | 13% |
| Machine Operators and Related Workers in Metal and Mineral Products Processing | 781 | 12% | $3,364,397 | 9% | 21548 | 11% |
| Other Construction Trades | 654 | 10% | $4,500,585 | 12% | 22135 | 11% |
| Trades Helpers and Labourers | 340 | 5% | $1,676,964 | 4% | 8431 | 4% |
Claims by Age
| Age | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
| 0 - 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 15 - 24 | 1336 | 20% |
| 25 - 44 | 3540 | 53% |
| 45 - 64 | 1712 | 26% |
| 65 and over | 36 | 1% |
Claims by Gender
| Gender | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims | # STD/LTD/FTL Claims % of Total |
| FEMALE | 983 | 15% |
| MALE | 5642 | 85% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Terms of Reference
Accepted Claims is the number of short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), and fatal claims accepted in the year (for all years of injury). It excludes health-care-only claims.
Accepted Fatalities are fatality claims accepted by WorkSafeBC for survivor or fatal benefits.
Active Employers refer to the current number of active employers registered with the WorkSafeBC. Employer identification numbers are aggregated by CU, Subsector, and Sector.
Claim Costs for CU is all cost on claims except health care and rehabilitation cost. It is cost charged in the year for all years of injury. This measure is consistent with the counting methodology used in Accepted Claims.
Classification Unit (CU) is the industry classification unit code. Its description can be found in the WorkSafeBC Classification and Rate List.
Days Lost for CU are days paid in the year for all years of injury. This measure is consistent with the counting methodology used in Accepted Claims.
Injury Rate is the number of Non-HCO claims per 100 estimated person-years of employment.
Person-Years of employment for an employer are estimated by dividing the employer's payroll by the average wage rate for the industry the employer operates in. The assumption is that wage rates are the same for all employers in the industry. The person-year calculation was modified slightly in June 1997, and person-years for 1995 and 1996 are on the modified basis. For some firms there will be a discontinuity between the 1994 and 1995 person-years. For example, a person year is equivalent to one person working full-time at an occupation for a one-year period. The person-year calculation was modified in 2002, affecting figures for the year 2001 and retroactively. The average weekly wage rate is now derived based on the newly adopted North American Industrial Classification System.
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