Table 1.
Characteristics of Worker Sample (n =804)
| Measure | Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 18–24 | 62 (8.0) | |
| 25–34 | 173 (22.0) | |
| 35–44 | 257 (32.0) | |
| 45–54 | 221 (27.0) | |
| 55+ | 99 (11.0) | |
| Gender | ||
| Male | 450 (56.0) | |
| Female | 354 (44.0) | |
| Race | ||
| White | 684 (85.0) | |
| Black | 25 (3.0) | |
| Asian, Pacific Islander | 26 (3.0) | |
| Native American | 17 (2.0) | |
| Other | 52 (7.0) | |
| Education | ||
| <12 years | 111 (14.0) | |
| High school degree | 331 (41.0) | |
| Some college or technical school | 251 (31.0) | |
| College degree | 66 (8.0) | |
| Postgraduate work or degree | 41 (5.0) | |
| Injury | ||
| Carpal tunnel syndrome | 219 (27.2) | |
| Upper or lower extremity fracture | 202 (25.1) | |
| Low back sprain | 197 (24.5) | |
| Other injuries | 186 (23.1) | |
| Form of insurance | ||
| Self-Insured | 268 (33.3) | |
| Insured through state fund | 536 (66.7) | |
| Type of claim | ||
| Time-loss claim | 482 (60.0) | |
| Non-time-loss claim | 322 (40.0) | |