Mining Publication: A Case Study of Roof Bolting Tasks to Identify Cumulative Trauma Exposure
Original creation date: March 2001
Authors: KM Cornelius, FC Turin
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20022681
Proceedings of the IIE 10th Annual Research Conference (March 19-21, 2001. Denver, Co); :6 pp
Work in underground coal mines is repetitive and physically demanding. Workers commonly report a wide range of aches and pains. Management at one mine was concerned about increased reporting of aches and pains by roof bolting machine operators. An analysis of roof bolting tasks was conducted at this mine to identify early warning signs of cumulative trauma. Health and safety risk factors were identified and recommendations to reduce cumulative trauma exposure were provided. Recommendations addressed job procedures, equipment design, and worker awareness of risk factors.
NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20022681
Proceedings of the IIE 10th Annual Research Conference (March 19-21, 2001. Denver, Co); :6 pp
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