Health Hazard Evaluation Report HETA-94-0245-2577, Hanover Shoe Company,Franklin, West Virginia

摘要

In response to a request from an employee, an investigation was begun intoergonomic risk factors at Hanover Shoe (SIC-3143), Franklin, West Virginia. The request expressed concern over ergonomic conditions and corresponding symptoms including wrist, back, and shoulder pain. The problems appeared to be centered in the Making-II Department, where lasts were removed and heels were attached by nailing them to the shoe. Following attachment, the heel area was trimmed and scoured, shape was given to the sole edge, and the sole edges were dyed and inked. Additional work was done on the shoes at this point as well prior to moving them forward to the Treeing Department. In 1993 there were five cases of tendinitis, two of carpel tunnel syndrome, one of tenosynovitis, and one of thoracic outlet syndrome. A questionnaire was completed by 97% of the workers in the department; 62% classified their tasks as hard, very hard, or very very hard to perform. Some body discomfort over the past year was reported by 85%.