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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220052800005 · 09/30/2005 · Noranda Alumina LLC

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
14.96 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Noranda Aluminum Company
Operator
Noranda Alumina LLC
Mine
1600352

Narrative

Employee complained of wrist discomfort on 8/11/05, but initially refused evaluation. Employee was later evaluated by the plant nurse and doctor. Orthopedic surgeon diagnosed CTS on 9/29 and recommends surgery. Employee placed off work on 9/30/05 pending surgery.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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