MDGuidelines Occupational Information for
Meat Grinder (Meat Products)

Tends machine that grinds meat for use in making such products as bologna, meat loaves, and sausages: Pushes truck of cut meat from cooler room to grinding machine. Selects and inserts grinding plate in machine for specified particle size. Shovels meat into machine hopper, using fork, and positions truck under discharge spout. Starts machine. May cut chunks of meat into smaller pieces, using power operated cleaver or slicer. May select and weigh meat in cooler room for grinding. GOE: 06.04.15 STRENGTH: H GED: R1 M1 L1 SVP: 2 DLU: 77

This job title falls within the Heavy job class.
Heavy Work Exerting up to 100 pounds (45.4 kg) of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds (22.7 kg) of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds (9.1 kg) of force constantly to move objects.

The following medical conditions frequently affect employees with this job class:

Fracture
A fracture is a structural break and disruption in a bone of any size or shape. A fracture occurs when force is applied to a bone in an amount great...
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Sprains and Strains, Back
A back sprain involves injury of one or more nonmuscular structures (ligament, disc, facet, capsule, etc.) of the back, whereas a strain involves mu...
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Muscle Injury
Any muscle in the body may be damaged or injured. The various types of muscle injuries are categorized as strains, bruises (contusions), detached in...
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Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive strain injuries (RSI), also known as cumulative trauma disorders (CTD), are labels for musculoskeletal pain that is associated with physi...
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Sprains and Strains, Lumbar Spine
The lumbar spine consists of five bony vertebrae cushioned by intervertebral discs made of cartilage. The lumbosacral region of the spine bears trem...
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Open Wound
An open wound is any injury that results in a break in the layers of the skin. Open wounds cover a spectrum of injuries, from a minor break at the s...
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Sprains and Strains
Sprains are injuries to ligaments, the fibrous bands that connect bones to bones and stabilize joints. Strains are injuries to muscles or to tendons...
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Sprains and Strains, Ankle
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligaments around the ankle. An ankle strain is an injury to the tendons or muscles around the ankle. Ankle sprai...
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Sprains and Strains, Knee
The knee is a weight-bearing joint is supported by a system of ligaments, cartilage (medial and lateral menisci), muscles, and bone structure. A lig...
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Puncture Wound
Puncture wounds are caused by objects that penetrate the skin and underlying tissues and structures. Wounds caused by nails, wires, needles, knives,...
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