Hand injury and electrical tools

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Barton, Ashia J.^;

Affiliations: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA

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Abstract: This case study looks at an electrician who sustained two hand injuries due to tool use. The first injury was a ganglionic cyst in the right palm and the second was a cyst in the right thumb. Recommendations from The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) and his company's insurance company are included.

Keywords: Work-related injury, Job Accommodation Network (JAN), Worker's compensation

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-1998-10111

Journal: Work, vol. 10, no. 1, pp. 71-75, 1998