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The Workers’ Compensation Division received notification of 21,660 accepted disabling claims in 2008, a decrease of 1,773 claims from 2007. Employment decreased by 13,700 workers. This resulted in a claims rate of 1.2 claims per 100 workers, and a record low claims rate in 2008.
In 2008, there were 73 years separating the oldest and youngest claimants. The youngest was a 14-year-old camp counselor. The oldest was an 87-year-old office worker. |
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Injury/Disease Facts, Oregon, 2008
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