Open AccessCumulative trauma disorders of the hand and wrist in the auto industry.
Author(s) -
Nancy A. Nelson,
R M Park,
Michael Silverstein,
Franklin E. Mirer
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.82.11.1550
Subject(s) - wrist , medicine , occupational safety and health , cumulative trauma disorder , automotive industry , human factors and ergonomics , environmental health , injury prevention , insurance industry , poison control , medical emergency , business , engineering , surgery , actuarial science , pathology , aerospace engineering
Surveillance for cumulative trauma disorders (CTDs) of the hand and wrist was carried out in five US automotive plants from 1985 to 1986, using Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 200 injury and illness logs and medical insurance claims. Results using both record sources indicated that hand and wrist disorders may be more common in foundries than in other types of automotive plants. Similarly, in assembly plants, employees in certain departments appeared to be at higher risk for CTDs. Although our results are based on small numbers of cases, they suggest plants and departments that might be targeted for more detailed investigation.