# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `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:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Goldstrike Mines Inc
- **Mine:** [2601089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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