Summary Statement
An in-depth research study of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in Washington state from 1990-1998 based on worker’s compensation claims.
May 2000
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Table 22. Self-Insured Compensable (Lost Time) Claims for MSDs and Non Traumatic Soft Tissue Disorders in the Neck and Back 1990-1998 |
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Neck Disorders |
Back Disorders |
Back/Neck or Multiple |
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All MSDs |
Non-Traumatic |
All MSDs |
Non-Traumatic |
All MSDs |
Non-Traumatic |
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Soft Tissue |
Soft Tissue |
Soft Tissue |
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Total claims 1990-1998 |
4,050 |
2,541 |
49,707 |
42,592 |
17,797 |
8,283 |
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Average total no. claims/year |
450 |
282 |
5,523 |
4,732 |
1,977 |
920 |
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Average total no. individuals/year |
433 |
272 |
4,766 |
4,127 |
1,836 |
876 |
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% female |
51.4 |
54.6 |
41.7 |
41.5 |
54.1 |
56.8 |
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Median age |
37 |
37 |
37 |
37 |
39 |
38 |
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Average yearly claim rate per 10,000 FTEs |
8.2 |
5.1 |
99.8 |
85.9 |
37.1 |
17.0 |
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Overall yearly claim rate per 10,000 FTEs |
8.1 |
5.1 |
99.4 |
85.6 |
37.0 |
17.0 |
