# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220050540010` · 02/14/2005 · US Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal/ore shovel operator,  Shoveler,  Power shoveler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Heritage Group
- **Operator:** US Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1200023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1200023)
## Narrative

EE had been tightening & loosening bolts and nuts with an air impact tool almost all week. EE complains of swelling that began Monday 2/14/05 and the numbness in his right thumb began on 2/17/05. EE was sent to the company clinic on 2/17. He received a strain to his right hand/thumb. He is to wear a splint. EE HAD CARPAL TUNNEL SURGERY 4/4/05 (RIGHT HAND).

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