ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- Approximately five years ago, Malinda Evans injured her left hand. The injury seemed minor at first - a little pain and a reduction in her range of motion.
The problem inside was significant, however, and surgery in 2010 exposed the extent of the trouble.
A pinched nerve left Evans with limited use of her left wrist and hand. She has to use a wrist brace on that arm.
Since Evans used a computer each day for her job in the Enterprise Excellence Division, it also meant increased difficulty in performing her duties.
Fortunately, computer software existed which could help Evans.
"I use it for basically everything," Evans said of the voice recognition software which enables her to operate her computer without touching the keyboard.
Evans began her career at Anniston Army Depot as a sandblaster in 2001.
"I was a Lean facilitator in the paint shop when they posted a job in the Lean Office. I applied for it and transferred here in 2009," she said.
Evans earned her Lean Green Belt in 2013 and is looking forward to many years of helping make the depot's processes more efficient.
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