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September 1983, Vol. 106, No.
9
Motion-related wrist disorders traced
to industries, occupational groups
Roger C. Jensen
U.S. Public Health Service's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, W. Va.
Bruce P. Klein
U.S. Public Health Service's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, W. Va.
Lee M. Sanderson
U.S. Public Health Service's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Division of Safety Research, Morgantown, W. Va.
Jobs that involve repetitive motions of the hand contribute disproportionately to a number of injuries and illness; analysis of workers' compensation claims data shows workers in manufacturing, construction, and agriculture to be most at risk.
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