Description
For sample persons ages 18 and older who were employed in the last two weeks, and who reported to have been exposed to risk of accident or injury on the job, and who identified at least one specific risk or for whom a specific risk was unknown, WEXACC1 reports the first type of accidental/injury risk reported. Persons could report up to ten such risks. See Codes tab for response options. See WEXACC for definitions of "injury" and "accident."
This variable was introduced in 1985 as part of a series of variables with information on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
