2018 VWC Annual Report

CLAIMS

Processing

First Report of Injury 295,310 (FROIS filed)

184,733 Second Report of Injury (SROIS filed)

44,561

FROI submissions increased 8%

SROI submissions increased 3%

Major Workplace Injuries Reported

2.15% effective October 1, 2018 Cost of Living Rate

$1,082 MAXIMUM

$270.50 MINIMUM

10,196

24,323 Awards Entered by Agreement

Award Terminations

effective July 1, 2018 Compensation Rates

Distribution by Injury

Includes 44,561 Major Workplace Injuries & 51,038 Minor Workplace Injuries Reported

49% female

12% Head Injury

51% male

2% Neck Injury

35% Upper Extremity Injury

15% Trunk Injury

21% Lower Extremity Injury

3% Unknown

12% Multiple Body Part Injuries

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