# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220002660024` · 08/28/2000 · Howard Neal Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 38
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barbara M  Bearer
- **Operator:** Howard Neal Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [3608176](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608176)
## Narrative

EE WAS LOOSENING THE BOLTS ON A D11 FINAL DRIVE WITH AN AIR WRENCH WHEN HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS LEFT HAND. DR DETERMINED HE HAD A SPRAIN AND CARPAL TUNNEL WHICH IS RELATIVE TO HIS JOB AS A MECHANIC WHICH INVOLVES REPETETIVE MOTION. HE RETURNED TO WORK 8/29/00. OPERATION WAS SCHEDULED 11/22/00 & HE WORKED HIS SHIFTS UNTIL THIS DATE. THIS MATTER BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION 12/20/00.

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*Source: [MSHA Open Government Data](https://arlweb.msha.gov/OpenGovernmentData/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*