Mining Publication: A Case Study of Roof Bolting Tasks to Identify Cumulative Trauma Exposure

Keywords: Bolters Musculoskeletal disorders Musculoskeletal injuries Risk analysis Task analysis
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Original creation date: March 2001

Authors: KM Cornelius, FC Turin

Conference Paper - March 2001
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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.

Image of publication A Case Study of Roof Bolting Tasks to Identify Cumulative Trauma Exposure
Conference Paper - March 2001
Download PDF Document (0.42 MB)

NIOSHTIC2 Number: 20022681

Proceedings of the IIE 10th Annual Research Conference (March 19-21, 2001. Denver, Co); :6 pp

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Page last updated: September 21, 2012
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