Injuries related to logging: epidemiology, etiology and implications for prevention

W V Med J. 1996 Nov-Dec;92(6):320-3.

Abstract

This article describes our study of 36 male patients who were brought to Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown for treatment of non-fatal logging-related injuries. The type and severity of their injuries is described, as well as the host, vehicular/mechanical and environmental factors contributing to the injuries. The suggestions of the patients on how to prevent their injuries are compared to existing OSHA standards.

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Occupational / prevention & control
  • Accidents, Occupational / statistics & numerical data*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Craniocerebral Trauma / epidemiology*
  • Extremities / injuries
  • Humans
  • Injury Severity Score
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Trees*
  • West Virginia / epidemiology