ATV and UTV Injuries in Montana: Worker's Compensation Claims Analysis

This study investigated workers’ compensation claims from 2007 through 2019, and distinguished all-terrain vehicle (ATV) claims from utility terrain vehicles (UTVs). The objective was to investigate accident and injury characteristics, patterns, risk factors and costs among both vehicle types. Data were provided by Montana Department of Labor and Industries, Montana Occupational Health & Safety Surveillance. The dataset contained 951 injury claims involving either ATV or UTV. The medical cost of these claims totaled $13,324,881 and wage loss totaled $4,681,404. Using chi-square of 95% significance, there were significant differences, p-value < 0.05, between vehicle types for part of body injured, cause of injury, nature of injury and cost. Findings can inform riders, safety professionals and employers about strategies to reduce loss of control events and resulting injuries.