The Dynamics of Indicators of Industrial Injuries in Karaganda Region

The aim of the study. To conduct a comparative analysis of the indicators of industrial injuries in Karaganda region for 2015-2019. Methods. The article analyzes the data on industrial injuries in Karaganda region for 2015-2019 years by the method of descriptive statistics, as well as the material consequences of accidents. Results. In Karaganda region, the number of victims in accidents related to labor activity per 100 thousand adult populations is 2.5 times, and the number of deaths is 2.2 times higher than the national indicator. Over the 5-year period, there has been a slight decrease in the number of work-related fatalities from 9.9% in 2015 to 9% for 2019. At the same time, there was a 1.2-fold increase in material costs. Conclusions. In Karaganda region for 2015-2019, the number of people injured at work decreased. Nevertheless, the level of industrial injuries remains quite high, indicating the need to improve the procedure of certification of production facilities on working conditions, as well as the regulatory framework on compliance with working conditions in the mining industry. Keywords: occupational injury rate, fatality rate, disability rate, Karaganda region, Kazakhstan