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Table 8 Example of application of weighted multipliers to determine distribution of nonfatal injuries and illnesses

From: The work environment disability-adjusted life year for use with life cycle assessment: a methodological approach

NAICS

BLS Nature Code

Number of cases

WHO age strata

Weighted multiplier, females*

Estimated cases, females

Weighted multiplier, males*

Estimated cases, males

113310: Logging

097: Nonspecified injuries and disorders

100

0 to 4

0.00

0

0.00

0

5 to 14

0.00

0

0.00

0

15 to 44

0.20

20

0.44

44

45 to 59

0.11

11

0.17

18

   

60 and over

0.03

3

0.05

5

  1. * Total for females and males may not add to 100% due to rounding.