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2/1/2007 - Conference papersMany mines are realizing that the only way to tackle cumulative injuries is to better understand those injuries and their root causes. The benefits of a formalized approach to reducing these injuries along with examples is presented.
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3/1/2001 - Conference papersAn analysis of roof bolting tasks was conducted at a 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.
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4/1/2008 - Conference papersThrough modeling, this paper analyzes the performance of vehicle operators when subjected to vibration from rough road conditions, and quanttifies the energy transmission in the presence of specialized seat padding and active suspension.
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10/1/2006 - Conference papersRoof screen is often bolted to the mine ceiling to help control hazardous rock falls in coal mines. This study showed that musculoskeletal stressors during screen installation were reduced by a proposed intervention.
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8/1/2003 - Conference papersA multi-body biomechanical model was developed that can be used to assess the risk of low back disorders due to occupational exposure to jarring and jolting from operation of heavy mobile equipment (e.g., trucks, haulers, graders, tractors, etc.)
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program