Occupational Accident Characteristics in Türkiye Between 1997-2005

Abstract

This study investigated characteristics of occupational accidents in Türkiye between 1997 and 2005. At the result, it was determined that the average of accident rate and fatality rate are 1207 and 15.6 respectively per 100000. Furthermore it was established; 1) 96.1% of injured person are male, 2) the leading age group is 25-29 years old (24.3%), 3) the major rate of injured person by experience is less than 1 year (42.5%), 4) the most risky branch of activity is ‘metal based manufacturing’ (35.2%), 5) the most risky occupation is ‘Craft and related trades workers’ (54%), 6) 1-3 employees constitute the leader group (36.7%), 7) the higher rate of accident is at the first work hours (32.5%), 8) the higher rate of injury cause is ‘Falling objects’ (16%), 9) ‘Superficial injuries and open wounds’ are in the first rank (40%), 10) the most common injured part of body is ‘Upper extremities’ (51.8%), 11) 7-13 days incapacity is the bigger group by incapacity (30.6)