A manufacturing firm has used Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation grant money to purchase a costly new tool intended to protect employees from injury. Find out why this employer was especially in need of an ergonomic assist.
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Randall Bearings Inc. of Lima has purchased a $40,000 robotic arm that can grasp parts and maneuver them through the company’s 17-step manufacturing process. Firm officials say the result is a significant reduction in the risk to employees. The company, with roots dating back to 1906, manufactures precision machined products, primarily bronze material. The components are used by industries including oil and gas, construction, mining, and transportation.
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