Analyzing the Impact Factors of Occupational Struck-By Fatality with the Random Forest Model
Publication: Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
ABSTRACT
The effect of struck-by hazards as one of the most lethal dangers has not been given enough attention due to its variable and complex contributing factors. This study aims to conduct an analysis of struck-by accidents to identify the key factors that contribute to struck-by accidents, such as the accident time, weather conditions, worker age and body part injured, equipment involved, and location of the accident. The random forest (RF) model was used to analyze the factors related to struck-by fatalities. Results showed that the equipment involved, the body part affected, and the location of the struck-by accident are significant predictors of fatality. The four most important factors influencing struck-by fatalities are ground, head, vehicle, and afternoon. Based on the research findings, more attention should be given to equipment safety. In addition, safety training should be strengthened on improving workers’ awareness of urgency in safety.
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Computing in Civil Engineering 2023
Pages: 409 - 417
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Published online: Jan 25, 2024
ASCE Technical Topics:
- Accidents
- Age factors
- Business management
- Ecosystems
- Employment
- Engineering fundamentals
- Environmental engineering
- Equipment and machinery
- Forests
- Infrastructure
- Labor
- Occupational safety
- Personnel management
- Practice and Profession
- Public administration
- Public health and safety
- Safety
- Traffic accidents
- Traffic engineering
- Traffic management
- Transportation engineering
- Workplace diversity
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