04 June 2019
Jan Magee
[FYI request #10261 email]
Tēnā koe Jan
Your Official Information Act request, reference: 0054210
Thank you for your email of 6 May 2019, asking for the following information under the Official
Information Act 1982 (the Act):
“Please advise the number of claims made for plantar fasciitis since 2016 and what industries they
pertain to”
Our data on clients with plantar fasciitis injuries
The table below provides the number of claims for plantar fasciitis injuries from 1 January 2016 until 31
May 2019 by industry.
Please note that accredited employer claims, duplicate claims, and claims still awaiting a cover decision
have not been included as part of the data search parameters.
Plantar fasciitis claims lodged since 1 January 2016 by industry and cover decision
Industry
Decline
Accept
Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
23
10
Manufacturing
33
4
Construction
17
10
Wholesale Trade
9
<4
Retail Trade
29
10
Accommodation, Cafes, and Restaurants
12
4
Transport and Storage
10
<4
Communication Services
<4
0
Finance and Insurance
0
<4
Property and Business Services
15
5
Government Administration and Defence
<4
<4
Education
8
6
Health and Community Services
12
5
Cultural and Recreational Services
<4
<4
Personal and Other Services
6
<4
Unknown
41
7
Non-work claim
320
657
The data provided was extracted on 31 May 2019. The data is extracted based on claim registration dates
between 1 January 2016 and 3 May 2019.
OIA Ref: 0054210
Privacy
ACC does not routinely disclose data below a certain level. Accordingly, we have used ‘<4’ (fewer than
four) where the claim count is between one and three. This limits the potential for particular individuals
or matters specific to certain individuals being identified. This decision is made under section 9(2)(a) of
the Act. In doing so, we have considered the public interest in making the information available and
have determined that it does not outweigh the need to protect the privacy of these individuals.
We are happy to answer your questions
If you have any questions, you can email me at
[email address]. If you are not happy with this response, you have the right to make a complaint to the Ombudsman.
Information about how to do this is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or by phoning 0800 802
602.
Nāku iti noa, nā
Emma Coats
Manager Official Information Act Services
Government Engagement & Support
Accident Compensation Corporation
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