DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA) at WE Soda Alkali, LLC
Employee received 1st aid on 2/17 reporting pain in right hand. Incident not reported to Supervisor. On 8/24, employer advised that EE's personal physician had diagnosed carpal tunnel syndrome & imposed work restrictions. EE reports he does about 8-9 hours per week of extracurricular activities that can contribute to carpal tunnel & no relation to reported injury established.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration