Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders of the Neck, Back, and Upper Extremity in Washington State, 1990-1998

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Washington State Department of Labor and Industries , Safety and Health Assessment Research for Prevention (SHARP) Program

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

Figure 1. State Fund Claims: Percent Rejected or Still Open, 1990-1998
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Figure 2. Combined State Fund and Self-Insured Compensable Non-Traumatic Soft Tissue Disorder Claims in Washington State. Counts for Counties and Rates for Eight Areas in 1997
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Figure 3. Washington State Fund Claims Incidence Rates, 1990-1998
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Figure 4. Washington State Fund Claims Incidence Rates for Non-Traumatic Disorders, 1990-1998
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Figure 5. Washington State Fund Claims Incidence Rates for Non-Traumatic Soft Tissue Disorders, 1990-1998
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Figure 6. Washington State Fund Claims Incidence Rates for Specific Musculoskeletal Disorders in 1990-1998
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Figure 7. Percent of State Fund Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Claims Resulting in Surgery, 1990-1998
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Figure 8. State Fund Compensable Non-Traumatic Soft Tissue Disorder Claims Incidence Rates by 1-Digit SICs, 1992-1998
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Figure 9. Self-Insured Compensable Non-Traumatic Soft Tissue Disorder Claims Incidence Rates By 1-Digit SICs, 1992-1998
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