| Abstract: | Head neck and back injury represents 32% of injuries in the NSW coal mining industry. There is considerable hearsay evidence that rough rides in vehicles are a significant cause of such injuries but no objective studies have been carried out.Analysis of workers compensation data showed that overexertion and slips and falls were the most significant causes of head neck and back injuries but approximately 11% of all head neck and back injuries were reported to be due to vehicle jarring. Two types of underground vehicles accounted for 53% of all injuries. These were Shuttlecars and Underground Transporters.There was no evidence from the compensation data that whole body vibration was a significant factor in head neck and back injuries. |
