# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220020930015` · 03/27/2002 · —
## 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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 21.88 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103660](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103660)
## Narrative

EE EXPERIENCED NUMBNESS IN HIS HANDS AND REPORTED IT 1-25-98. HE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME ON 2-18-98. AT THAT TIME, EE DID NOT WANT TO HAVE SURGERY. WHEN HIS CONDITION WORSENE D EE RETURNED TO THE DR. ON 3-27-02. THE DR. REDIAGNOSED CTS AND PRESCRIBED WRIST BRACES.

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