Research Article

A Cross-Sectional Epidemiological Survey of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Analysis of Its Influencing Factors among Coal Mine Workers in Xinjiang

Table 2

Weekly prevalence of MSDs among coal mine workers.

LocalizationsPositionMSDLeave of absence due to MSD
Number of patientsWeekly prevalenceRequests for leave of absenceAbsence rate due to MSD

Upper limbNeck42732.20%4310.10%
Shoulder36327.40%3710.20%
Back30022.60%3311.00%
Elbow19114.40%2513.10%
Wrist24518.50%239.40%
Lower limbWaist54741.30%8114.80%
Hip14611.00%1913.00%
Knee32824.80%3911.90%
Ankle19114.40%2814.70%