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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220052760009 · 09/27/2005 · Echo Bay Exploration Inc.

Details

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

Operator

Controller (parent)
Kinross Gold Corp
Operator
Echo Bay Exploration Inc.
Mine
4503336

Narrative

Employee experianced tingling in hands. After follow-up with a doctor, it was determined that the employee has carpel tunnel syndrome. The employee was a welder for her previous employer. Working as a sample prep technician has aggravated the condition to the point of needing surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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