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  • Safety Interlocks Bypassed on Feller Bunchers

    In the summer of 2018 in Oregon, a processor operator with ten years of experience died when the delimbing arms and feed rolls of the processor head he was repairing closed suddenly, crushing him.
    Washington — Journal Article — 1/8/2019 — 4 Views

  • 2016 Annual Report Tracking Work-Related Asthma in Michigan

    Annual report on work-related asthma in Michigan, from Michigan's Project SENSOR (Sentinel Event Notification System for Occupational Risks), an occupational disease reporting and surveillance program. The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Annual Report — 1/2/2019 — 15 Views

  • Hyperthermia Statistical Report

    Statistical report of hypthermia morbidity and mortality surveillance in Missouri including details on occupational hyperthermia cases
    Missouri — Technical Report — 12/28/2018 — 12 Views

  • Timber Cutter Struck by Small Hemlock

    In June 2018, a 44-year-old timber cutter with 12 years of experience was seriously injured when he was struck by a falling small hemlock.
    Washington — Case Report — 12/20/2018 — 0 Views

  • Cell Phone Distractions

    Logging is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Cell phone distractions can make it even more dangerous!
    Washington — Other — 12/18/2018 — 0 Views

  • Operator Crushed in Processor Head

    In the summer of 2018 in Oregon, a processor operator with ten years of experience died when the delimbing arms and feed rolls of the processor head he was repairing closed suddenly, crushing him.
    Washington — Case Report — 11/8/2018 — 0 Views

  • Hazard Alert: Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Workplace

    In 2016, there were 405 visits to Kentucky emergency departments for a work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI). An additional 63 visits resulted in admission to the hospital for a work-related TBI, averaging a stay of 6.1 days, and costing Kentucky companies over $5.2 million. The leading causes of work-related TBIs are falls, struck by/against, and motor vehicle crashes.
    Kentucky — Case Report — 11/1/2018 — 48 Views

  • Equipment Operator Dies After Zero-Turn Mower Overturns

    Results of an investigation by MA FACE into a work-related fatality, including recommendations for prevention.
    Massachusetts — Technical Report — 9/19/2018 — 7 Views

  • 80-year-old farm hand died when a tree branch from the downed tree being moved by his tractor struck him.

    MIFACE is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Case Report — 9/18/2018 — 0 Views

  • 28-year-old wildlife remediation specialist drowned while attempting to save a coworker from drowning.

    MIFACE is funded by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The occupational and environmental health team at Michigan State University works closely with and is a bona fide agent of both the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) to administer this project.
    Michigan — Case Report — 9/18/2018 — 0 Views
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