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I understand that back injuries do not require impacts, however, I had one and now my back is hurt. I'm simply trying to figure out is there is a way to calculate how many pounds of force were placed on my back when I was dropped. There was no give in the ropes or harness. Just so you'll know...

Well, I have 4 bulging disc and a pinched nerve to prove it is a significant distance. Don't know of anyone that can cause that by jumping up and down.

I know that I have a case and I've retained a lawyer. I wanted to know the amount of force that was applied to my back when I fell.

In order to prevent accidents like this from happening, tension must be maintained on the lines at all times. Had there not been slack in the rope, I could not have fallen.

I was dropped 12 inches. It's in the US. It was a full body harness, so I was completely vertical during the free fall. I was using it corretly...the person that was supposoed to be my "spotter" and lower me down into the confined space for me to rescue the victim had slack in the rope, so when...

I appreciate the help. Here is some more information... Not trying to design anything...I got hurt on the job with the above scenario. Have no clue how to figure out just how much force was put on my back when harness snatched me. There was no give/stretch in the harness. There is stretch in...

I need to know the amount of force placed on the back/spine in the following scenario. A 210 pound person is in a free fall for 12" when a safety harness snatches them to a stop. The safety harness is secured to a tripod rig system of ropes and pulleys. What is the amount of pressure or...