Determinants of Workplace Accidents among Heavy Equipment Operators: A Cross-Sectional Study in Indonesia

Abstract

Introduction: Heavy equipment operators are prone to incidents, particularly due to fatigue, which affects concentration and safety. Although companies have committed to safety measures, incidents still occur due to various internal and external factors. Objective: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing workplace accidents among heavy equipment operators. Method: The research method used a quantitative research design with a crosssectional approach, with a sample of 99 heavy equipment operators selected using simple random sampling. Data analysis was performed using the Chisquare test and Logistic Regression Test. Result: The results of the study indicate that work fatigue has a significant effect on workplace accidents (p = 0.048 < 0.05), age also has a significant effect on workplace accidents (p = 0.025 < 0.05), Nutritional status does not show a significant relationship with workplace accidents (p = 0.111 > 0.05), Workload is proven to have a significant effect (p = 0.008 < 0.05), and length of service is also significantly associated with workplace accidents (p = 0.048 < 0.05). Conclusion: The conclusion of this study is that there is a significant relationship between work fatigue, age, workload, and length of service with work accidents at PT. Subur Sedaya Maju. There is no relationship between nutritional status and work accidents at PT. Subur Sedaya Maju. Therefore, the company should consider adding work shifts to improve operational efficiency and reduce the workload on existing shifts, as well as conduct a comprehensive and ongoing evaluation of factors that may contribute to workplace accidents