EE IS A WELDER WHO HAS DEVELOPED CARPAL TUNNEL IN BOTH WRISTS. INITIAL REPORT SENT TO MSHA AT THAT TIME. WORKERS COMP. DENIED CLAIN PENDING INVESTIGATION. CLAIM APPROVED AT END OF JUNE AND SURGERY ON RT. WRIST SCHEDULED FOR 7/9/02, WITH SURGERY ON LT. WRIST TO FOLLOW IN 6 WEEKS. EE'S FIRST DAY OFF WORK WAS 7/9/02 AND HE WILL BE ABLE TO RETURN TO FULL DUTY FOR APPROX. 12 WEEKS.