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Work-related diseases and injuries on an oil rig

In this study, the analysis of diseases and injuries in the workers on an American oil rig, situated in the Mediterranean Sea, was done in the period from May 1, 1996 until May 1, 1997. In total, 518 medical examinations were performed. At the first place in morbidity, there were injuries and poisonings (26.7%). Then followed musculo-skeletal disorders (17.5%), respiratory diseases (14.2%), gastrointestinal disorders (12.1%), mental disorders (10.3%), nervous system disorders (9.2%), skin diseases (6.5%), urogenital disorders (2.9%) and circulatory system diseases (0.6%). Out of all injuries, the hand &not ; ; &not ; ; and finger injuries (48.3%) were most frequent, followed by injuries to the leg (without foot) (13.4%), eye (11.3%), head and neck (10.1%), arm (without fist) (7.9%), foot (6.7%) and trunk (2.3%). Special attention should be paid to the workers' basic medical education, protective measures and first aid self-assistance, and assistance between workers, in case of accident during work process.

occupational injuries; oil rig

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