# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220021930007` · 01/31/2002 · Seneca Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 8.03 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Seneca Coal Company
- **Mine:** [0500304](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500304)
## Narrative

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.

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