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Investigating the Economic Cost of Injury in the Workplace: A Case Study Approach

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  • Geoffrey Kiel
  • H. Ted Kolsen
  • Carmel Smith

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Historically, the costs of work-related injury have been reported in macro- economic terms. Macro-economic cost alone, however, does not accurately portray the totality of costs that are incurred as a result of a work-related injury. This paper reviews the literature in the area of workplace injury cost estimation and highlights the complexities involved in the area. Using a case study analysis of six workplace injuries, this paper reports on the overall cost of work-related injury, and identifies the key determinants of cost. The research indicates that the actual costs of workplace injury can vary significantly to the “typical†costs as used in some macro-economic studies.

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  • Geoffrey Kiel & H. Ted Kolsen & Carmel Smith, 2000. "Investigating the Economic Cost of Injury in the Workplace: A Case Study Approach," The Economic and Labour Relations Review, , vol. 11(1), pages 108-135, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:ecolab:v:11:y:2000:i:1:p:108-135
    DOI: 10.1177/103530460001100105
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