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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220182600030 · 04/23/2018 · Barrick Cortez 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
Machine maintenance
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
Body part
WRIST
Days lost
26
Mine experience
7.38 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Barrick Gold Corp
Operator
Barrick Cortez Inc.
Mine
2600827

Narrative

EE filed a workers' comp claim for possible carpal tunnel on 04/23/18. Claim denied pending a medical investigation. Medical reporting received on 08/28/18 by comp carrier, carrier confirmed that the claim will be accepted on 09/15/18, making this reportable for a diagnosed and confirmed cumulative trauma. EE will require surgery, but is working full duty at this time.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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