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September 1983

Motion-related wrist disorders traced to industries, occupational groups

Roger C. Jensen, Bruce P. Klein, Lee M. Sanderson

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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