Occupational health outcomes for workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector: Implications for immigrant workers in the southeastern US

Quandt, Sara A.; Kucera, Kristen L.; Haynes, Courtney; Klein, Bradley G.; Langley, Ricky L.; Agnew, Michael J.; Levin, Jeff; Howard, Timothy D.; Nussbaum, Maury A.

doi:10.1002/ajim.22170

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“…Farmworkers have an occupation that is physically demanding, dangerous, and is performed in extreme environments. 10,27, 28 Those work characteristics are often also endured by workers in other manual occupations such as construction and production. 10,28 Constant stooping, bending, carrying, heavy lifting, and high speed production lines can lead these workers to develop MSDs.…”

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“…10,27, 28 Those work characteristics are often also endured by workers in other manual occupations such as construction and production. 10,28 Constant stooping, bending, carrying, heavy lifting, and high speed production lines can lead these workers to develop MSDs. Results of our study show that Latino immigrant farmworkers and non-farmworkers have a higher prevalence of MSDs when compared to similar studies.…”

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“…Previous studies have shown that MSDs are the most common occupational non-fatal injury or illness among farmworkers. 2,4,10–12 Farm work is not only one of the most dangerous occupations, but it is also an occupation that is disproportionally held by immigrant Latino workers. In North Carolina, for example, Latinos account for 35% of the crop production workforce; however, they account for only 9% the total state workforce.…”

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among immigrant Latino farmworkers and non-farmworkers in North Carolina

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Miles

Chen

et al. 2014

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Background This manuscript evaluates the variability in the prevalence of epicondylitis, rotator cuff syndrome, low back pain, and lower extremity pathology among immigrant Latino farmworkers and non-farmworkers. Methods Data were collected from a study among 272 farmworkers and non-farmworkers. Participants were recruited in eastern and central North Carolina. A physical exam was conducted by trained physicians. Results Prevalence of MSDs among Latino manual workers is high compared other workers in similar occupations. Non-farmworkers (49%) had a higher prevalence of MSDs than farmworkers (35%). Epicondylitis (20.2%) and rotator cuff syndrome (19.1%) were most prevalent. Age was found to be significant among those who had epicondylitis (AOR = 1.04) and lower extremity pathology (AOR = 1.07). Conclusions Latino immigrant manual workers have high prevalence of MSDs. Further studies are needed to identify possible factors that make these populations more vulnerable to MSDs.

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“…Other occupations with seasonal and daily variations include commercial fishing and agriculture. 33,34 Previous work 35 with small-scale southeastern commercial fishermen demonstrated variability in injury rates by type of fishing work performed and by month of the year. An understanding of and accounting for the organization and variations of the work demands and tasks by season and within the work day are critical to developing appropriate injury interventions for ATs across a variety of employment settings and responsibilities.…”

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Work-Related Injury and Management Strategies Among Certified Athletic Trainers

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Lipscomb

Roos

et al. 2018

Journal of Athletic Training

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Context: Health care workers have high rates of musculoskeletal injuries, but many of these injuries go unreported to workers' compensation and national surveillance systems. Little is known regarding the work-related injuries of certified athletic trainers (ATs).Objective: To determine the 12-month incidence and prevalence of work-related injuries and describe injury-reporting and -management strategies.Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Population-based online survey. Patients or Other Participants: Of the 29 051 ATs currently certified by the Board of Certification, Inc, who ''opted in'' to research studies, we randomly selected 10 000. Of these, 1826 (18.3%) ATs currently working in the clinical setting were eligible and participated in the baseline survey.Main Outcome Measure(s): An online survey was e-mailed in May of 2012. We assessed self-reported work-related injuries in the previous 12 months and management strategies including medical care, work limitations or modifications, and time off work. Statistics (frequencies and percentages) were calculated to describe injury rates per 200 000 work hours, injury prevalence, injury characteristics, and injury-reporting and -management strategies.Results: A total of 247 ATs reported 419 work-related injuries during the previous 12 months, for an incidence rate of 21.6 per 200 000 hours (95% confidence interval ¼ 19.6, 23.7) and injury prevalence of 13.5% (95% confidence interval ¼ 12.0%, 15.1%). The low back (26%), hand/fingers (9%), and knee (9%) were frequently affected body sites. Injuries were most often caused by bodily motion/overexertion/repetition (52%), contact with objects/equipment/persons (24%), or slips/ trips/falls (15%). More than half of injured ATs (55.5%) sought medical care, 25% missed work, and most (77%) did not file a workers' compensation claim for their injury. Half of injured ATs were limited at work (n ¼ 125), and 89% modified or changed their athletic training work as a result of the injury.Conclusions: More than half of AT work-related injuries required medical care or work limitations and were not reported for workers' compensation. Understanding how ATs care for and manage their work-related injuries is important given that few take time off work. Key Words: work task, occupational injury, mechanism, survey, athletic training, workers' compensation Key PointsWork-related injuries were frequent among athletic trainers, yet few took time off work or reported their injuries for workers' compensation. Understanding how athletic trainers manage and care for their injuries is important for prevention efforts. Athletic trainers' injury frequency varies by practice setting and work task and activity, so prevention strategies must address these factors. Since its beginning more than 60 years ago, the athletic training profession has evolved considerably in both setting and scope of practice. In the 1960s and 1970s, athletic trainers (ATs) were primarily employed in secondary school, collegiate/university, and professional sport setting...

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“…1 Farmworkers face numerous immediate occupational hazards, such as accidental injury, heat-related illness, and musculoskeletal disorders. In addition, they face more chronic risks from pesticide exposure, 2 including cancer, respiratory illness, dermatitis, and neurological diseases. 3–7 Farmworkers are also at considerable risk for falls.…”

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A Pilot Study of Gait Function in Farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina

Nguyen

Kritchevsky

Foxworth

et al. 2015

Journal of Agromedicine

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Farmworkers endure many job-related hazards including fall-related work injuries. Gait analysis may be useful in identifying potential fallers. The goal of this pilot study was to explore differences in gait between farmworkers and non-farmworkers. The sample included 16 farmworkers and 24 non-farmworkers. Gait variables were collected using the portable GAITRite system, a 16-foot computerized walkway. Generalized linear regression models were used to examine group differences. All models were adjusted for two established confounders, age and body mass index. There were no significant differences in stride length, step length, double support time, and base of support; but farmworkers had greater irregularity of stride length (p = .01) and step length (p = .08). Farmworkers performed significantly worse on gait velocity (p = .003) and cadence (p <.001) relative to non-farmworkers. We found differences in gait function between farmworkers and non-farmworkers. These findings suggest that measuring gait with a portable walkway system is feasible and informative in farmworkers, and may possibly be of use in assessing fall risk.

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Occupational health outcomes for workers in the agriculture, forestry and fishing sector: Implications for immigrant workers in the southeastern US

Abstract: As the AgFF labor force includes a growing number of Latino immigrants, more research is needed to characterize a broad range of exposures and health outcomes experienced by this population, particularly in forestry and fisheries.

Cited by 52 publications

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Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among immigrant Latino farmworkers and non-farmworkers in North Carolina

Prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders among immigrant Latino farmworkers and non-farmworkers in North Carolina

Work-Related Injury and Management Strategies Among Certified Athletic Trainers

A Pilot Study of Gait Function in Farmworkers in Eastern North Carolina

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