Exploring the Relationship Between Establishment Size and Workplace Injuries: An Analysis of OSHA Data

• Dr. Nandini Singh

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This study examines the relationship between establishment size and workplace injuries using data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The analysis focuses on over 350,000 establishments, utilizing various injury metrics, including total injuries, skin disorders, respiratory conditions, and poisoning rates. Despite initial hypotheses suggesting larger establishments would exhibit lower injury rates per worker, findings reveal minimal correlation between injury rates and establishment size, evidenced by a weak negative correlation coefficient of -0.0136. Data cleaning and variable generation processes were essential to address anomalies and enhance the integrity of the analysis. Outliers significantly influenced results, highlighting the need for improved data collection and reporting standards. The study concludes that further research, potentially incorporating data from different years and sources, is necessary to understand workplace safety dynamics better, particularly regarding respiratory conditions and the impact of COVID-19. This investigation lays a foundation for future inquiries into workplace accidents and underscores the importance of addressing reporting inconsistencies in occupational safety data.

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