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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220151980030 · 08/13/2014 · Trapper Mining Inc

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Crane operator, Mobile equipment operator (MEO), Dragline operator, Dropball operator, Rigger
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
12.31 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Salt River Project; MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; Tri-State Gener
Operator
Trapper Mining Inc
Mine
0502838

Narrative

Employee reported noticing numbness in both hands. Workers' compensation claim filed. Determined non-work related. Employee subsequently appealed denial and obtained approval for carpal tunnel release surgery. Employer informed of surgery and verified work-related compensability decision on 7/6/15.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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