# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `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:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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