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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220121180039 · 01/31/2012 · MLC

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 (powered)
Injury source
HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
42
Mine experience
42 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Margaret J Heckman
Operator
MLC
Mine
2300542

Narrative

Employee stated that numbness in his hands began after years of using air chisels, needle guns and air wrenches. He was diagnosed with bi-lateral carpal tunnel and given surgery to correct his condition.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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