Background
The injured truck driver was unable to return to their primary full-time job due to a cervical spine injury. They could return to work in a modified position if they were able to drive and or engage in the lifting of fewer than 2 lbs. frequently.
Challenges
- The worker needed to be able to lift 30 pounds occasionally to return to the original unmodified position
- Required to engage in overhead reaching during loading and unloading procedures
- The injured worker needed to climb onto trailer to secure delivery loads
- Operated a forklift for loading cargo
Accommodations
- The JFA team evaluation identified multiple modified sedentary and light-duty work positions, including painting, verification and documentation, data review, and a box truck driver position
- Outlined a graduated return-to-work schedule with the goal of reaching full-time status after week 7
- Instructed and trained the injured worker on good working postures