Codes and Frequencies
An 'X' indicates the category is available for that sample
| Code | Label |
85
|
|---|---|---|
| 00 | NIU | X |
| 01 | Chemicals | X |
| 02 | Dusts | X |
| 03 | Fibers or fibrous materials | · |
| 04 | Anesthetic gases | · |
| 05 | Other gases, fumes, vapors, or mists | X |
| 06 | Disease or biological hazards | X |
| 07 | Radiation hazard | X |
| 08 | Loud or excess noise | X |
| 09 | Extreme heat or cold | X |
| 10 | Physical stress | · |
| 11 | Mental stress | · |
| 12 | Uncomfortable work position | X |
| 13 | Vibration | · |
| 14 | Improper lighting | · |
| 15 | Injuries from powered equipment or tools | X |
| 16 | Injuries from non-powered equipment or tools | X |
| 17 | Injuries from overexertion in lifting objects | X |
| 18 | Injuries inflicted by other person (except by firearms) | X |
| 19 | Injuries by firearms, inflicted by other person | X |
| 20 | Injuries from falling or flying objects | X |
| 21 | Injuries from animals | X |
| 22 | Injuries from objects at extreme temperatures | X |
| 23 | Falls from elevation | X |
| 24 | Slips and falls onto same level | X |
| Code | Label |
85
|
| 25 | Falls unspecified | X |
| 26 | Injuries from vehicles | X |
| 27 | Contact with electric current | X |
| 28 | Drowning | X |
| 29 | Injuries from explosion | X |
| 30 | Asphyxiation | X |
| 31 | Lacerations, cuts or bruises | X |
| 32 | Puncture | X |
| 33 | Amputation or crushing injury | X |
| 34 | Eye injuries | X |
| 35 | Other injuries | X |
| 36 | Other | X |
| 96 | Unknown, but health effect given | · |
| 97 | Unknown-refused | · |
| 99 | Unknown-don't know | · |
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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 four specific risks or for whom a specific risk was unknown, WEXACC4 reports the fourth 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 on occupational safety and health. For related variables, please use the IPUMS NHIS search function and drop-down menus.
Universe
- 1985: Sample persons age 18+ who were employed in the past 2 weeks, who were exposed to risk of accident or injury on the job, and who identified specific risks or for whom specific risks were unknown.
Availability
- 1985
Weights
- 1985 : SAMPWEIGHT
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