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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220151240005 · 04/16/2015 · Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
16
Mine experience
21.75 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
Mine
2601089

Narrative

Ee notified on supervisor on 04/16/15 of wrist pain that had increased over time. EMG studies done on 04/27/15 positive for carpal tunnel in the left wrist, and the ee referred to an orthopedic surgeon. Appt with orthopedic surgeon set for 05/06/15. EE had carpal tunnel surgery on 5/7/15. He was unable to work following the surgery until 6/9/15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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