Is Injury Occurrence Related to Lunar Cycles?
Publication: Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 110, Issue 4
Abstract
Injury data were analyzed to determine if any relationship existed between the dates of injury occurrences and the varying positions of the moon. Since the analysis of injury data from a single construction project yielded inconclusive results, a larger sample was sought. Data were obtained on all industrial injuries that were reported to the Missouri Division of Worker's Compensation in the years 1980 and 1981. The analysis of these injuries showed that there is no discernable pattern of injury occurrence relative to the lunar cycle.
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Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
Volume 110 • Issue 4 • December 1984
Pages: 409 - 419
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Copyright © 1984 ASCE.
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Published online: Dec 1, 1984
Published in print: Dec 1984
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