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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
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
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 ExposureConference 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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Ergonomic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Risk Factors at Four Mine Sites: Underground Coal, Surface Copper, Surface Phosphate, and Underground Limestone
Machine Injury Prediction by Simulation Using Human Models
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Musculoskeletal Stress on Miners Performing Roof Screening Operations
Musculoskeletal Symptoms Among Operators of Heavy Mobile Equipment
Practical Demonstrations of Ergonomic Principles
Repeatability of a Checklist for Evaluation Cab Design Characteristics of Heavy Mobile Equipment
Toward a Typology of Dynamic and Hazardous Work Environments
Using Ergonomics To Enhance Safe Production At a Surface Coal Mine - A Case Study With Powder Crews
Page last reviewed: September 21, 2012
Page last updated: September 21, 2012
Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program
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