title: Worksite accommodations for manufacturing employees in a pipe fabrication facility.
abstract: Through the use of professional experience and case studies, this article will examine the occurrence of injuries and work site accommodations for employees in a pipe fabrication facility. Specific means early injury intervention and environment or ergonomic controls can benefit both worker and employer regarding return-to-work transition will be discussed. Three case studies will be cited to specifically describe means a condition of events may contribute to a successful return-to-work outcome.
authors.affiliation: Workers' Compensation Manager, 13432 Greenview Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA, USA.
authors.forename: Kevin R.
authors.initials: KR
authors.lastname: Bates