Construction industry accidents in Spain

This paper analyzed industrial accidents that take place on construction sites and their severity. Method: Eighteen variables were studied. We analyzed the influence of each of these with respect to the severity and fatality of the accident. This descriptive analysis was grounded in 1,630,452 accide...

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Published in:Journal of safety research 2008-01, Vol.39 (5), p.497-507
Main Authors: Camino López, Miguel A., Ritzel, Dale O., Fontaneda, Ignacio, González Alcantara, Oscar J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accidents
Accidents, Occupational - statistics & numerical data
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Construction
Construction accidents & safety
Construction Materials - statistics & numerical data
Fatalities
Female
Humans
Industry - statistics & numerical data
Injuries
Injury Severity Score
Male
Middle Aged
Occupational Health - statistics & numerical data
Occupational safety
Severity
Spain - epidemiology
Time Factors
Variables
Wounds and Injuries - epidemiology
Wounds and Injuries - prevention & control
Young Adult
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Summary:This paper analyzed industrial accidents that take place on construction sites and their severity. Method: Eighteen variables were studied. We analyzed the influence of each of these with respect to the severity and fatality of the accident. This descriptive analysis was grounded in 1,630,452 accidents, representing the total number of accidents suffered by workers in the construction sector in Spain over the period 1990-2000. Results: It was shown that age, type of contract, time of accident, length of service in the company, company size, day of the week, and the remainder of the variables under analysis influenced the seriousness of the accident. Impact on injury prevention: The results obtained show that different training was needed, depending on the severity of accidents, for different age, length of service in the company, organization of work, and time when workers work. Impact on industry: The research provides an insight to the likely causes of construction injuries in Spain. As a result of the analysis, industries and governmental agencies in Spain can start to provide appropriate strategies and training to the construction workers.
ISSN:0022-4375
1879-1247
DOI:10.1016/j.jsr.2008.07.006