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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220093030017 · 07/30/2009 · Big Ridge Inc

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
Hand tools (not powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
33
Mine experience
7 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Peabody Energy Corporation
Operator
Big Ridge Inc
Mine
1103054

Narrative

Employee was using a 3/4"" drive ratchet taking bolts out of a Wheel Unit. The ratchet malfunctioned and broke loose while he was applying pressure. When this happened, he said both wrists started hurting. He was seen by a specialist and diagnosed with Carpal Tunnel. He started missing work on 10/27/2009.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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