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Occupational injuries and associated factors among cement factory workers in the city of Chlef, Algeria

Said Djaballah

Said Djaballah

University of Chlef Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical EngineeringChlef, Algeria
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Fatima Merouchi

Fatima Merouchi

University of Chlef Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical EngineeringChlef, Algeria
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Nahla Mosetfai

Nahla Mosetfai

University of Chlef Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical EngineeringChlef, Algeria
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Abdelhak Belahcene

Abdelhak Belahcene

University of Chlef Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical EngineeringChlef, Algeria
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Abdelmoumene Hechifa

Abdelmoumene Hechifa

University of Skikda Faculty of Technology, Department of Mechanical EngineeringSkikda, Algeria
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31 mar 2025
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Categoria dell'articolo: Original article
Pubblicato online: 31 mar 2025
Pagine: 31 - 36
Ricevuto: 01 dic 2024
Accettato: 01 feb 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aiht-2025-76-3929
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Figure 1

Prevalence of injuries (N=64) by body parts reported by Chlef cement factory workers (N=53)
Prevalence of injuries (N=64) by body parts reported by Chlef cement factory workers (N=53)

Figure 2

Distribution of causes of injuries (N=64) by causes reported by Chlef cement factory workers (N=53). Environment relates to poor lighting and extreme temperatures. Personal reasons include fatigue, inattention, or improper handling of equipment. Other includes coworker errors, transportation incidents within the factory, and unforeseen hazards not classified under other categories
Distribution of causes of injuries (N=64) by causes reported by Chlef cement factory workers (N=53). Environment relates to poor lighting and extreme temperatures. Personal reasons include fatigue, inattention, or improper handling of equipment. Other includes coworker errors, transportation incidents within the factory, and unforeseen hazards not classified under other categories

Socio-demographic characteristics of the cement factory workers in Chlef, Algeria (N=200)

Variables Frequency (N) Percent (%)
Age 20–30 7 3.5
31–45 91 45.5
>45 102 51.0
Marital status Married 181 90.5
Not married 19 9.5
Education University level 88 44
Primary school 67 33.5
Secondary school 45 22.5
Working years <10 38 19
>10 162 81

Associations between independent variables and occupational injuries in cement factory workers in Chlef, Algeria (N=200)

Independent variable Occupational injury COR (95 % CI) AOR (95 % CI) P-value
No Yes
Marital status
  Married 131 50 1 1
  Not married 16 3 0.49 (0.14–1.76) 1.28 (0.30–5.43) 0.73
Age
  >45 53 38 1 1 0.07
  20–30 10 1 4.30 (2.13–8.69) 0.68 (0.05–8.68) 0.77
  31–45 84 14 0.60 (0.07–5.06) 0.39 (0.18–0.87) 0.02
Education
  Primary school 42 25 1 1 0.09
  Secondary school 36 9 2.16 (0.1.06–4.39) 0.35 (0.13–0.92) 0.03
  University level 69 19 0.91 (0.37–2.21) 0.51 (0.21–1.24) 0.14
Working years
  <10 52 2 1 1
  >10 95 51 0.07 (0.02–0.031) 9.65 (1.73–53.95) 0.01
Use of PPE at work
  Always 145 51 1 1
  Sometimes 2 2 0.35 (0.05–2.56) 3.63 (0.29–45.49) 0.32
Area of operations
  Grinding 10 7 1 1 0.31
  Kiln 9 2 3.50 (0.33–236.86) 0.31 (0.04–2.27) 0.25
  Quarry 115 42 1.11 (0.08–15.53) 0.27 (0.08–0.96) 0.04
  Shipping 8 1 1.83 (0.21–16.09) 0.17 (0.02–1.95) 0.16
  Storage 5 1 0.63 (0.03–12.41) 0.21 (0.02–2.66) 0.23

Workplace health and safety measures reported by for cement factory workers in Chlef, Algeria (N=200)

Variables Frequency (N) Percent (%)
Had health and safety training Yes 197 98.5
No 3 1.5
Personal protective equipment usage Never 0 0
Regularly 198 99
Occasionally 2 1
Behaviour change after training Improved 195 97.5
No change 5 2.5
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