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The study aims to analyze differences in emergency department presentations for occupational injuries among migrant workers based on their country of birth.

April 14, 2026Safety ScienceOpen Access

Occupational injuries and workplace assaults among migrant workers in Victoria, Australia: a study of emergency department presentations

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The study aims to analyze differences in emergency department presentations for occupational injuries among migrant workers based on their country of birth.
Analyzed emergency department data covering 2019 to 2023 in Victoria.
Identified occupational injuries for workers aged 15-69.
Calculated injury rates adjusted for population distribution by birth country, sex, and age.
Examined injury rates specifically related to assaults among workers.
111,604 emergency department presentations for occupational injuries recorded.
Injury rates were highest among Sudanese (26/1000) and Afghan-born workers (23/1000).
Lowest rates observed in Indian (4.3/1000) and Chinese born workers (3.8/1000).
Younger workers and those born in countries such as Afghanistan and Iraq had higher assault-related injury rates.
Significant variability in injury rates persisted after adjusting for age and sex.

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Findings show varying rates of workplace injuries and assaults among migrant workers, indicating the need for tailored safety programs.

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Gwini et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ddd8eee195c95cdefd6788 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2026.107238

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Occupational injuries and workplace assaults among migrant workers in Victoria, Australia: a study of emergency department presentations

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Occupational injuries and workplace assaults among migrant workers in Victoria, Australia: a study of emergency department presentations

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