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Concussions on the job
The impact of concussions on the careers and well-being of professional athletes has been headline news recently. Many B.C. workers have also been affected by work-related concussions.
On average, WorkSafeBC accepts more than 1,200 claims from workers who have experienced a concussion injury at work.
Key statistics for the period 2006–2010:
- Subsector with the most concussion claims: Retail
- Subsector with the highest claim costs: General construction
- Subsector with the most days lost: General construction
Resource
- Statistics showing the concussions by industry subsector for 2006-2010, along with claim costs and days lost for the 5-year period.
For more information on this or other topics, please contact:
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Megan Johnston |
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