Table 1

Comparison of emergency department records for work-related conditions and lost-time claims, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Ontario (WSIB), 2004–2008

Emergency department visits for work-related conditionsLost-time claims, WSIBRatio of emergency department visits to lost-time claims
2004149 96594 4071.59
2005153 01093 3061.64
2006141 76686 3541.64
2007134 91583 6561.61
2008128 27777 6131.65
Total707 933435 3361.61
Per cent change: 2004–2008−14.5−17.8
  • A total of 116 emergency department records were missing information on injury year.