Incidences and severity of wrist, hand, and finger injuries in the U.S. mining industry

Alessa, Faisal M.; Nimbarte, Ashish D.; Sosa, Eduardo M.

doi:10.1016/j.ssci.2020.104792

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“…Likewise, Laflamme and Blank [ 100 ] evaluated injuries in Swedish underground mines during 1980–1993 and found that wrists, hands, and fingers were the most affected body parts (28%). Moreover, Faisal M. Alessa [ 101 ] assessed the number and severity of wrist, hand, and finger injuries among miners in the U.S. mining industry from 2000 to 2017, reporting a decrease in total hand injuries and a significant correlation among fracture, amputation events, and serious injuries. Several academic [ 101 ] studies have demonstrated that fracture injuries are considered to be among the most common hand injuries in miners and various other occupational settings.…”

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Analysis of Mining-Related Injuries in Chinese Coal Mines and Related Risk Factors: A Statistical Research Study Based on a Meta-Analysis

Tian

Yun-dou

Gao

2022

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Background and Objectives: Coal mine injuries commonly occur, affecting both the safety and health of miners, and the normal operation of the coal mine. Accordingly, this study aimed to explore the regularity of injury and injury-related risk factors in coal mines in China so as to establish a scientific basis for reducing the incidence and promoting the prevention and control of injuries. Methods: A meta-analysis of casualty cases and injury-related risk factors from 1956 to 2017 in China was conducted utilizing data from six databases, including CNKI, Web of Science, PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Wanfang data. Summary estimates were obtained using random effects models. Results: There were statistically significant variations in coal mine accident types, types of work, injury sites, age, experience, months, and shifts (p < 0.001). Eight types of accidents were susceptible to the risk of injury, and the greatest risk was presented by roof-related accidents (odds ratio (OR) = 0.46, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.32–0.6). Coal miners and drillers were at a greater risk of injury (OR = 0.39, 95% CI = 0.35–0.44; OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.17–0.26, respectively). The extremities and the soft tissues of the skin were at the greatest risk of injury (OR = 0.44, 95% CI = 0.3–0.58; OR = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.1–0.48, respectively). Compared with other ages, miners aged 21–30 were at a greater risk of injury (21–30 years, OR = 0.45, 95% CI = 0.42–0.47; 31–40 years, OR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.25–0.32; <20 years, OR = 0.13, 95% CI = 0.03–0.23; >40 years, OR = 0.17, 95% CI = 0.09–0.25). Compared with other miners, those with 6–10 years of experience were at a greater risk of injury (6–10 years, OR = 0.29, 95% CI = 0.25–0.32; 2–5 years, OR = 0.33, 95% CI = 0.25–0.41; <1 year, OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.08–0.33; >11 years, OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.17–0.27). During the months of July to September, the risk of injury was elevated (7–9th months, OR = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.25–0.39; 10–12th months, OR = 0.24, 95% CI = 0.16–0.31; 1st–3rd months, OR = 0.22, 95% CI = 0.16–0.28; 4–6th months, OR = 0.21, 95% CI = 0.16–0.27). In the three-shift work system, the risk of injury was higher during night shifts (22:00–06:00, OR = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.3–0.56; 14:00–22:00, OR = 0.3, 95% CI = 0.23–0.27; 06:00–14:00, OR = 0.27, 95% CI = 0.18–0.35). Conclusions: The results of this research study reveal that coal mine injuries are prevalent among coal miners. These injuries are often related to the age, experience, months of work, and the three-shift work system of miners.

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Analysis of Mining-Related Injuries in Chinese Coal Mines and Related Risk Factors: A Statistical Research Study Based on a Meta-Analysis

Tian

Yun-dou

Gao

2022

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“…These categories are the tasks with elevated risk of injury (maintenance, rock and roof bolting, and operating equipment), environmental factors (underground mines, high towers, noisy, poorly ventilated), labors’ characteristics (age and experience), accident types (fall and caught in), and most‐affected body parts ( wrist, hand, and finger). [ 26 ] The main cause of workers' injuries at mining sites includes body stressing (strains and sprains, back or neck injuries, and tendonitis/tenosynovitis), falling from height, hitting by moving objects, and vehicle incidents. A relatively large percentage of these injuries need long recovery and treatment periods, and some even lead to permanent or partial disability which leads to staff shortage and creates a significant financial problem.…”

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Advances in Wearable Piezoelectric Sensors for Hazardous Workplace Environments

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Recent advances in wearable energy harvesting technology as solutions to occupational health and safety programs are presented. Workers are often exposed to harmful conditions-especially in the mining and construction industries-where chronic health issues can emerge over time. While wearable sensors technology can aid in early detection and long-term exposure tracking, powering them and the associated risks are often an impediment for their widespread use, such as the need for frequent charging and battery safety. Repetitive vibration exposure is one such hazard, e.g., whole body vibration, yet it can also provide parasitic energy that can be harvested to power wearable sensors and overcome the battery limitations. This review can critically analyze the vibration effect on workers' health, the limitations of currently available devices, explore new options for powering different personal protective equipment devices, and discuss opportunities and directions for future research. The recent progress in self-powered vibration sensors and systems from the perspective of the underlying materials, applications, and fabrication techniques is reviewed. Lastly, the challenges and perspectives are discussed for reference to the researchers who are interested in self-powered vibration sensors.

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“…2 While most FHW injuries have a short recovery period, these injuries can result in long periods of rehabilitation, impact combat readiness among active-duty military, and can even lead to permanent or partial disability. 7 There is a dearth of research on FHW injuries. To develop efforts aimed at preventing FHW injuries and understanding the risk factors involved in FHW, the US Air Force (USAF) worked collaboratively with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) to examine FHW injuries occurring in the USAF.…”

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Comparison of Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries in the US Air Force to US Workers

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Incidences and severity of wrist, hand, and finger injuries in the U.S. mining industry

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References 37 publications

Analysis of Mining-Related Injuries in Chinese Coal Mines and Related Risk Factors: A Statistical Research Study Based on a Meta-Analysis

Analysis of Mining-Related Injuries in Chinese Coal Mines and Related Risk Factors: A Statistical Research Study Based on a Meta-Analysis

Advances in Wearable Piezoelectric Sensors for Hazardous Workplace Environments

Comparison of Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries in the US Air Force to US Workers

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