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The Most Dangerous Place to Work: Nursing Homes

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Atlantic Cities: The Geography of Work-Related Injuries

… The United States' Bureau of Labor Statistics breaks down the number of injuries and illnesses by industry, with some surprising results [PDF]. Nursing and residential care facilities rank in the top ten most dangerous (14.7 injuries per 100 full-time workers for state industries and 10.9 for local industries). In comparison, petroleum refinery incidences barely register (at 0.7 cases per 100 full-time workers), according to another table [PDF]. …

Nonfatal Occupational Injury Rate, 2010:

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    Allan Kenan

    The statistics are definitely saying something about the safety of health workers. Even health facilities are not immune to accidents and injuries. Since they are exposed to illnesses and diseases on a regular basis, it is advisable for them to have workers’ compensation insurance, provided by the hospital administration. This benefit will help them in the event that they suffer an illness or injury due to their work. It will help them financially, and save them from the burden of paying their medical bills.

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