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Statistics for Metal & Non-Metallic Mineral Products
Claims by Accident Type (Five Year Average)
| 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% |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Injury Rate 2002 - 2006
The injury rate for this subsector has historically been significantly higher than all BC industries combined.
| 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 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Claims & Employment 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 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Serious Injury Claims 2002 - 2006
| 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Injury Claims | 69 | 69 | 57 | 77 | 76 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
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Accepted Fatal Claims 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 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Short-Term Disability (STD) Duration 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 |
Data Source: WorkSafeBC, October 2007.
Go to the Terms of Reference for definitions of terms used.
Claims Characteristics 2002 - 2006
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.
Classification Unit Profiles
The following classification unit (CU) profiles provide information on claim costs, causes of accidents, occupations of injured workers, and the parts of the body injured for both small businesses and all businesses within the classification unit.
- CU 712016: Heavy Equipment, Machinery, or Parts Manufacture or Installation (greater than 500 lbs weight) (PDF 238 KB)
- CU 712020: Machine Shop (PDF 247 KB)
- CU 712027: Structural Metal Product Fabrication (PDF 311 KB)
- CU 764028: Heavy Equipment, Machinery, or Parts Sales, Service, or Repair (greater than 500 lbs weight) (not elsewhere specified) (PDF 284 KB)
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.
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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