Aging in America

Photo Gallery
by Daniel Rosenbaum

Dennis Hubbard, 51, welcomes the advances in ergonomic development that KEYSPAN Energy in Northport, N.Y. has made.

With the help from a jibb crane, Vinnie Martin, 57, moves an 85-pound air impact tool into place at KEYSPAN Energy in Northport, N.Y. The tool is used to tighten large nuts and bolts on equipment such as this turbine.

KEYSPAN Energy in Northport, N.Y.

With help from a jibb crane, Vinnie Martin, 57, right, uses a 85-pound air impact tool at KEYSPAN Energy in Northport, N.Y. while Dennis Hubbard, 51, looks on. The tool is used to tighten large nuts and bolts on equipment such as this turbine.

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