Injury Statistics - Work-related Claims: 2005
Highlights
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There were 242,600 claims for work-related injuries that occurred in 2005.
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The highest claim rate was for workers in the mining industry.
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The highest claim rate was for workers in the elementary occupations group.
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Seventy-four percent of claims were made for injuries to males and 26 percent for injuries to females.
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The total cost of treatment, compensation and rehabilitation for injuries in 2005 was $196 million, an average of $805 per claim.
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There were 86 claims resulting from work-related fatalities.
| Brian Pink |
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31 October 2006 |
| Government Statistician |
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Cat 34.900 Set 06/07 – 065 |