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46 lost time claims were made in WA each day

▪36,876 workers comp claims lodged in 2013/14.

▪96% were work related injury and disease claims

▪48% claims resulted in lost-time

Source: WorkCover WA annual report

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~20% lost time claims led to permanent incapacity

Source: WorkCover WA annual report

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67% claimants were male

Source: WorkCover WA annual report

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Age 45-55 workers lodged more claims than others

Source: WorkCover WA annual report

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Construction industry had highest lost-time claim rate

Source: WorkCover WA annual report

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