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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220141110001 · 04/02/2014 · Vigo Coal Operating Company 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
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
60
Mine experience
6.85 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Vigo Coal Company Incorporated
Operator
Vigo Coal Operating Company Inc
Mine
1202428

Narrative

Employee alleges he developed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome while performing his work as a mechanic at Liberty Mine. The diagnosis was confirmed on April 2, 2014 and surgery was performed April 10, 2014. Both wrist areas are affected. There are two procedures, right wrist surgery on April 10, 2014 and left two weeks later. This will be reported to MSHA and 7000-1 counted as illness.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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