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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220081290025 · 02/27/2008 · Climax Molybdenum Company

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Maintenance man, Mechanic, Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
0
Mine experience
18 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Freeport-McMoRan Inc
Operator
Climax Molybdenum Company
Mine
0500790

Narrative

The employee was complaining of soreness in his hands. After investigation it has been determined by a doctor that the employee has Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and that it has been caused by years of welding. First complaint was in February, but it has taken investigation until now to determine cause and condition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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