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10/22/2016 - Research projectsA project to reduce the likelihood of knee injuries in low-seam coal miners through a systematic approach that includes the development of guidelines for improved personal protective equipment and interventions.
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6/1/2016 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article examining the MSHA accident/injury/illness data from 2009 to 2013 to determine the most frequently reported work-related musculoskeletal disorders in the U.S. mining sector.
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5/1/2015 - Peer reviewed journal articlesAn article describing the biomechanical demands of different work layouts when performing manual palletizing of small bags, and evaluates the biomechanical stresses associated with different stacking techniques.
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2/1/2013This publication by NIOSH is a systematic literature review of epidemiological studies that examines the interaction of force and repetition with respect to musculoskeletal disorder risk.
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6/1/2011 - Reports of InvestigationsConsidering the potential impact of three biomechanical parameters - prolonged kneeling, crawling, and twisting on one's knees - several recommendations are made regarding when it may be most appropriate for mine workers to use specific postures.
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10/1/2009 - Peer reviewed journal articles(NIOSH) researchers worked with powder crew members from the Bridger Coal Company to identify and rank routine work tasks based on perceived exposure to WMSD risk factors.
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8/1/2009 - Conference papersIn this study thigh-calf and heel-gluteus contact forces were quantified to on the externally applied flexion moment in high flexion.
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9/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThe objectives of this study by NIOSH were to assess driver whole-body vibration (WBV) exposures and recommend interventions to reduce the risk of back-related injuries, particularly relative to vehicle jarring/jolting.
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3/1/2008 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper presents details of the process integration, and several examples of task-specific interventions that reduced exposure to risk factors as a result of a partnership between NIOSH and the Badger Mining Corporation.
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12/1/2007 - Peer reviewed journal articlesThis paper describes a study that assessed the repeatability of a cab design checklist developed to evaluate various design characteristics that can influence exposure to risk factors for musculoskeletal discomfort.
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Content source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Mining Program