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Statistics for Performing Arts & Film
Motion Picture Industry Claims by Accident Type (2003-2007)
Performing Arts Industry Claims by Accident Type (2000-2004)
Motion Picture Industry Statistics (2003-2007)
Statistical Overview (2003-2007)
Year |
Accepted Claims |
Claim Costs (in Millions) |
Days Lost |
Fatalities |
|
2003 |
360 |
$2,903 |
14,688 |
1 |
|
2004 |
247 |
$3,155 |
18,626 |
0 |
|
2005 |
293 |
$2,947 |
13,245 |
0 |
2006 |
324 |
$3,356 |
17,419 |
2 |
2007 |
234 |
$3,249 |
12,113 |
0 |
|
2003-2007 Total |
1,458 |
$15,611 |
76,091 |
3 |
|
2003-2007 % Change |
-35% |
12% |
-18% |
- |
Trend Comparison: Injury Rates (2003-2007)
Accident and Injury Type Profiles (2003-2007)
ACCIDENT TYPE |
|||
Accepted Claims |
Claims Costs |
Days Lost |
|
| Ergonomic (MSI) | 31% |
29% |
29% |
| Struck by object | 16% |
11% |
11% |
| Fall to lower level | 11% |
19% |
17% |
| Fall on same level | 11% |
12% |
13% |
| Bodily reaction | 10% |
8% |
9% |
| Other | 21% |
21% |
21% |
INJURY TYPE |
|||
Accepted Claims |
Claims Costs |
Days Lost |
|
| Sprains, strains, tears | 54% |
48% |
51% |
| Bruises, contusions | 8% |
- |
4% |
| Fractures | 8% |
17% |
16% |
| Cuts, lacerations | 8% |
3% |
- |
| Concussions | 2% |
- |
- |
| Dorsopathies | - |
7% |
6% |
| Dislocations | - |
6% |
5% |
| Other | 20% |
19% |
17% |
Other Injury Factors (2003-2007)
Top Five Body Parts Injured |
|
| Back | 23% |
| Wrist, Fingers & Hand | 15% |
| Ankle, Toe & Feet | 14% |
| Knee | 10% |
| Shoulders | 6% |
Top Five Sources of Injury
|
|
| Working Surfaces | 21% |
| Bodily Motion | 14% |
| Vehicles | 11% |
| Buildings & Structures | 7% |
| Boxes, Containers | 6% |
Age and Gender Breakdown (2003-2007)
Age Category |
Males |
Females |
Combined Gender |
15-24 |
4% |
1% |
5% |
25-34 |
19% |
4% |
23% |
35-44 |
28% |
7% |
35% |
45-54 |
23% |
4% |
27% |
55-65 |
8% |
1% |
8% |
65+ |
2% |
0% |
2% |
Combined Ages |
83% |
17% |
100% |
Claims by Occupation (2003-2007)
Between 2001 and 2005, the majority of claims occurred in the following occupations:- Key grip, gaffer, make-up artist, set decorator, special affects, etc. 17%
- Carpenters and carpenters' helpers 16%
- Grip, boom grip, prop handler, stagehand, wardrobe attendant, spotlight operator 16%
- Lighting technician 6%
- Production assistant, assistant director 6%
- Truck drivers 5%
- Overexertion while lifting wood/lumber or boxes,
- Falling to the floor and slipping/tripping without falling,
- Being struck by hand tools, wood/lumber, and flying fasteners.
Accepted Fatalities (2003-2007)
2003 Greensman - Heart attack while lifting bags of leaves
2006 Truck Driver - Struck with falling load
2006 Watchman - Motor vehicle accident
Trends in the Motion Picture Industry 2000-2004
This report gives an overview of claims costs, types of accidents and injuries occuring in the motion picture industry between 2000 and 2004.Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (123 KB)
Trends in the Performing Arts Industry 2000-2004
This report gives an overview of claims costs, types of accidents and injuries occuring in the performing arts industry between 2000 and 2004.Source: WorkSafeBC
* PDF (118 KB)
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