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| Title | Description |
| ABC Company | This company specializes in the production of benzoyl peroxide (BPO). Risk factors arise for Cumulative Trauma Disorders due to the number of steps required to process BPO into its final form. In order to address their CTD issues, the company designed and implemented an automated system for rinsing and centrifuging processed Benzoyl Peroxide. |
| Ada Technologies | Emplolyees at a manufacturing facility, were exposed to risks of Cumulative Trauma Disorders while performing their daily work tasks. These risks include static posture while standing on a concrete floor and repetitive bending/reaching into parts containers. To address a few of their CTD issues, the employer purchased 49 anti-fatigue mats to be placed at various workstations throughout the factory, in addition to 4 lift tables. |
| Adena Corp. | This construction employer is a general contractor with masonry crew employees who have experienced several incidents of back pain, symptoms of carpal tunnel and a back injury. The employer purchased two grout-delivery systems with the grant funds. The grout-delivery system eliminates the need to lift buckets. |
| Ahresty Wilmington | A manufacturer of aluminum and other metal die cast products was experiencing Cumulative Trauma Disorderss (CTDs) in their finishing department. Fabrication in involves a number of steps but the repetition and frequent bending required of the tasks caused particular concern. To address the problem, the company purchased 19 Bishamon lift tables. These new tables had the ability to tilt and rotate to allow for easy access into the bins. |
| Akro-Plastics | Processes for this plastics molding company includes both rotational and extrusion molding. The company purchases out of spec plastic resin, which is packaged in Gaylord boxes. Resin from the boxes is transferred to extrusion machines by hand with large scoops. Risk factors for Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) include repetitive bending/lifting, extended reaches, twisting, wrist (radial & ulnar) deviation, and awkward postures. To address the issue of CTDs, the company installed a Vacuum Resin Conveying System to address the CTD risk issue. |
| All American Coach Company | The company provides sales, parts and service for recreational vehicles. High Cumulative Trauma Disorder (CTD) risks occur throughout many areas of the operation but are especially prevalent in the service center. As a solution to their problems, the company purchased a Caterpillar Lift Truck and a Koni Mobile Lifting System. |
| American Quality Stripping Inc. | This manufacturer removes paint from various manufactured parts for the automotive and medical industries. The process can be accomplished by several different methods, depending on the type of material they are working with. CTD's occur as a result of considerable bending, twisting, lifting and repetition.Several different interventions were introduced to combat their CTD risks; first was to have lift/recovery carts built for moving the parts between workstations. Another intervention involved adding anti-fatigue mats wherever static workplaces were found and applying a traction grit product to floor areas that were subjected to water and chemicals. |
| Amtech Tool and Machine | This metal stamping manufacturer has five manual milling devices that are heavily used in operations. These machines require a high force, awkward postures and repetition in order to operate them. This poses a high risk for Cumulative Trauma Disorders (CTDs) upon the workers. A CNC milling machine was purchased to address their CTD issues. |
| Appelgren Construction | This employer provides commercial and industrial masonry services throughout northeast Ohio. Appelgren used a manually cranked self-contained adjustable scaffold. Cranking the scaffold with materials loaded was exhausting. The company reported injuries of pinched fingers, strained wrists and elbows. The company purchased fully automated, self-climbing hyudraulic platform scaffolding and extension components through the grant program. |
| Arc Abrasives Inc. | Employer manufactures a variety of abrasive products and cartridge rolls (used in product finishing). Several tasks were evaluated in that department (Cartridge Roll), in which workers are expected to either stand for long periods of time or sit in un-adjustable chairs while maintaining awkward postures over an extended period of time. The companys answer to the CTD risks was to purchase a variety of ergonomically designed equipment. |
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