determinants of occupational injury in kombolcha textile factory, north-east ethiopia

background: textile factory is among the most common manufacturing industries that has higher rate of work-related injuries. knowing the associated factors of work-related injuries can be a critical step for improving the working condition of workers in the sector. objective: to assess the major determinants of occupational injury among workers in kombolcha textile factory, north-east ethiopia. methods: an institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from april 1 to 15, 2013 on 455 randomly selected workers after stratification by working departments. the data was collected using a structured questionnaire through face-to-face interview by data collectors of 6 occupational health experts and 6 nurses. results: working >48 hrs/wk (aor: 2.71, 95% ci: 1.18–6.24), handling objects >20 kg (aor: 2.35, 95% ci: 1.24–4.45), visual concentration (aor: 3.10, 95% ci: 1.42–6.75), timely maintenance of machine (aor: 1.80, 95% ci: 1.11–2.93), and sleep disorder (aor: 2.95, 95% ci: 1.47–5.92) were significant factors for the occurrence of occupational injuries. conclusion: many factors including working for a long time with accurate instruments and sleep disorders can cause occupational injury in textile industries.