Authors
Gwilliam M; Hendricks S; Socias-Morales C; Burnham B; Gomes H; Reichard A; Stallings H
Source
J Occup Environ Med 2023 Aug; 65(8):663-669
Abstract
Objective: Fingers, hands, and wrists (FHW) are the most frequently injured body parts in work-related injuries. This study described and compared FHW injuries among enlisted, officer, and civilian US Air Force (USAF) personnel to those in the US workforce. Methods: All work-related, noncombat FHW injuries (≥1 lost workday) and demographics among USAF personnel and US workforce (2008-2018) were included. The USAF FHW injury rates were age adjusted to the US employment and compared by sex, source, event, and nature of the injuries. Results: Finger, hand, and wrist injuries were significantly lower among the USAF personnel and among females. In both populations, FHW injuries from falls were higher and increased with age group among females. Males had higher overall FHW injuries from contact with objects and equipment. Conclusions: Prevention efforts should focus on understanding risk factors and sharing successful prevention activities.
Keywords
Hand injuries; Military personnel; Surveillance; Demographic characteristics; Gender factors; Falls; Age groups; Equipment operation; Injury prevention;
Author Keywords: finger; hand; wrist; enlisted; officers; civilian; military; occupational injuries
Contact
Melody Gwilliam, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; 1000 Frederick Lane, MS1811, Morgantown, WV 26508
Document Type
Journal Article
Email Address
yhw7@cdc.gov
Priority Area
Construction
Source Name
Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
