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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220041620046 · 05/18/2004 · Lafarge North America

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Mechanic helper
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
2.46 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Lafarge S A
Operator
Lafarge North America
Mine
2300158

Narrative

Employee was complaining of tingling in fingers. He states it is worse when he operates heavy equipment, especially using each hand to operate the levers. He sought treatment at occupational health services. He was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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