ABSTRACT
The objective of this study was to know the epidemiological profile of individuals notified for serious work accidents in a municipality in western Paraná, in the period 2014-2018. This was a quantitative, retrospective, descriptive research carried out through the Information System for Notifiable Diseases (Sinan). Descriptive and statistical analysis was performed. There were a total of 1,741 notifications, with a predominance of the age group from 25 to 45 years old, male, white race, complete high school, residency in the studied city and urban area. The main occupation: domestic servant in general services, with a typical accident prevailing, at the contractor’s premises, non-outsourced companies, a formal contract, Work Accident Report not completed, and length of service less than one year. Happened predominantly during business hours, with no other workers involved. Most received medical care, notified at the hospital, the hand most affected, the most frequent hospital treatment regime, the evolution to temporary disability. The group of falls and traumas stood out. There were 39 deaths with the main occupation of masons. Most variables were significant for the occurrence of accidents and outcome. The occurrence of death was related to the body part affected and the classification of the injury. Knowledge of the epidemiological profile can support health strategies in the area of occupational health.
KEYWORDS
Accidents, occupational; Occupational accidents registry; Epidemiology
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