# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220053070021` · 09/22/2005 · Imerys Talc Incorporated
## 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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 26.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc Incorporated
- **Mine:** [2400163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400163)
## Narrative

The employee reported a problem with ""trigger thumb"".  Employee is a QA Lab Technician that works with hands for multiple years.  Dr.  determined employee sustained work related ""trigger thumb"" to left thumb.

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