Date of Graduation
2000
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Type
MS
Committee Chair
Mike Klishis
Abstract
The study examined the impact of working different shifts on the injury and illness rates at a diesel engine factory. A retrospective study was conducted using injury data from 1995-1999 collected from the test site. The injury rates of the shifts were compared with each other and with other studies. The study showed that there was not a significant increase in the amount of injuries on the first shift as compared to the other two main shifts. This indicates that the off shifts may not necessarily cause an increase in the injury and illness rate at the facility. The results did show a significant difference in the severity rate of the lost work days. There were less lost work day injuries on the 2nd shift as compared to the 1st and 3rd shifts. Different shift titles were also examined to determine if there was any difference in the shifts. The results showed that there are many factors other than the shift worked that may contribute to an increase in injury illness rates.
Recommended Citation
Mattis, Angela M., "The effects of different shifts on injury and illness rates at a manufacturing facility." (2000). Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports. 10452.
https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/10452