Research Article

A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers

Volume: 17 Number: 1 March 27, 2025
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A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers

Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to determine the reflection of the Mine Workers Compulsory Personal Accident Insurance (MWCPAI) on forensic medicine practices and to identify its possible deficiencies compared to the Regulation of Permanent Disabilities (RPD). Materials and Methods: The subject of the study was the cases for the recourse claim from the insurance company for the compensation paid by the workplace to the miners injured due to occupational accidents. The study encompassed cases submitted by judicial authorities requesting the determination of coverage percentage (CP) according to the MWCPAI. Results: All cases (n = 18) were male, with a mean age of 36.05 ± 5.4 years. The two most common events were object fall or impact (n = 6, 33.3%) and crushing (n = 5, 27.8%), respectively. The most prevalent injury was lower extremity injury. Although 44.4% of the cases recovered without sequelae, half of these cases were deemed disabled according to RPD. When the cases were assessed based on the handicap coverage list (HCL) of the MWCPAI, it was found that eight cases (44.4%) who recovered without sequelae did not qualify for coverage. As 50% of the cases did not precisely match any categories in the HCL, they were chosen using a comparative method, and CPs were determined by discretion, considering the extent of functional limitation. Conclusion: In response to the occupational accidents prevalent in the mining sector, it is imperative to develop MWCPAI. MWCPAI would not only furnish insurance coverage for miners but also play a pivotal role in fostering safe working environments within the mining sector. MWCPAI is attributable to its mandate for insurance companies to assess the risks inherent in mining operations.

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Ethical Statement

This study adhered to the ethical guidelines outlined in the Declaration of Helsinki and obtained approval by the Ethics Committee of Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University (Decision number: 2024/01).

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

March 27, 2025

Submission Date

May 22, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 14, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 17 Number: 1

APA
Garbioğlu, A. (2025). A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers. Konuralp Medical Journal, 17(1), 31-38. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1488540
AMA
1.Garbioğlu A. A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17(1):31-38. doi:10.18521/ktd.1488540
Chicago
Garbioğlu, Arif. 2025. “A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 (1): 31-38. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1488540.
EndNote
Garbioğlu A (March 1, 2025) A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers. Konuralp Medical Journal 17 1 31–38.
IEEE
[1]A. Garbioğlu, “A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers”, Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, pp. 31–38, Mar. 2025, doi: 10.18521/ktd.1488540.
ISNAD
Garbioğlu, Arif. “A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers”. Konuralp Medical Journal 17/1 (March 1, 2025): 31-38. https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1488540.
JAMA
1.Garbioğlu A. A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025;17:31–38.
MLA
Garbioğlu, Arif. “A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers”. Konuralp Medical Journal, vol. 17, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 31-38, doi:10.18521/ktd.1488540.
Vancouver
1.Arif Garbioğlu. A Different Concept in Disability Assessment: Compulsory Individual Accident Insurance for Mine Workers. Konuralp Medical Journal. 2025 Mar. 1;17(1):31-8. doi:10.18521/ktd.1488540

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