Category Archives: Repetitive Motion Injuries
OSHA Investigation Focuses On Amazon Warehouses In Florida
The e-commerce giant downplayed or failed to report warehouse worker injuries in several states, including Florida, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. “Accurate recordkeeping is a critical element of that program and while we acknowledge there might have been a small number of administrative errors over the years, we are confident in… Read More »
Repetitive Stress Injuries: A Closer Look
Our bodies are not designed to do the same thing over and over. If we push them too hard, especially at work, they eventually break down. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, a repetitive stress injury often related to keyboard use, is the classic example. Excessive typing, especially when the wrists are elevated above the elbows, collapses… Read More »
Diagnosis And Treatment Issues In Repetitive Stress Injury Claims
Knee injuries and other joint injuries are among the most common workplace injuries. Many people are surprised to learn that white-collar workers are just as likely to sustain knee injuries as blue-collar workers. Frequently, a trauma injury, like falling or banging into an open file cabinet drawer, causes these injuries. Even more commonly, repetitive… Read More »