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. Author manuscript; available in PMC: 2017 Mar 1.
Published in final edited form as: Am J Ind Med. 2015 Dec 17;59(3):236–244. doi: 10.1002/ajim.22547

Table III.

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders by Body Part by Risk Class 2007–2011, Washington State workers compensation claims

Veterinary Industry Grooming
Body Part Affected n (%) n (%)
Back 152 (46.1) 163 (42.6)
Arm 62 (18.8) 90 (23.6)
Shoulder 47 (14.2) 61 (16.0)
Leg 33 (10.0) 27 (7.1)
Multiple Locations 21 (6.4) 34 (8.9)
Neck 15 (4.5) 7 (1.8)

All Body Parts 330 (46.3) 382 (53.7)

Column percentage

Grooming category represents Pet stores, Grooming, Shelters, and Kennels risk class