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247,120 Slips, Trips, And Falls Devastate 2014 Workers Comp Budgets

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247,120 Slips, Trips, And Falls – Increased by 8%

Slips, trips, and falls as a type of  WC injury increased by 8% when compared to 2013 figures.  According to the BLS  (Bureau of Labor Statistics), there were 247,120 slips trips and falls in 2014.   This figure was much more stable from 2011 – 2013.   For some reason, a spike occurred in 2014.Emoticon slips, trips, and falls moving

Breaking down the numbers further, when assuming a 2,000 hourly annual workload, this type of injury accounts for 123 injuries per hour (one every 30 seconds) in the US.

Year Annual
2011 229,630
2012 223,700
2013 229,190
2014 247,120

One has to wonder the reason for such an intense spike in slip, trips,  falls in just one year.

As expected, the Fatalities from this injury type also spiked in 2014.  The fatalities increased by almost 10%.

YearAnnual
2011   681
2012   704
2013   724
2014  793(P)
P : Preliminary

This type of injury increase can devastate Workers Comp markets overall.   NCCI did not provide a reason for the increase, however, their rating statistics showed that slips and trips accounted for 30% of all claim dollars.   Strains also accounted for 30%.

The prevention of this type of injury is key to reducing Workers Comp costs.   Zurich has a very interesting slip, trip, and fall assessment guide that safety personnel and Risk Managers may find helpful.  The assessment guide even has a great checklist to prevent this type of injury.

The guide is only five pages long.  Reading through it will be well worth your time.

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James’s educational background, which centered on computer technology, culminated in earning a Masters of Business Administration (MBA); an Associate in Claims designation (AIC); and an Associate in Risk Management designation (ARM). He is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and a licensed financial advisor. The NC Department of Insurance has certified him as an insurance instructor. He also possesses a Bachelors’ Degree in Actuarial Science.

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