Court Upholds Denial of Worker's Claim for Carpal, Cubital Tunnel

The Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania upheld the denial of a worker’s claim for carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome. Case: Gough v. UGI Utilities Inc., No. 1047 C.D. 2025, 10/27/2026, unpublished. Facts: Glenn Gough worked for UGI Utilities Inc. for 26 years. His position allegedly required using vibratory tools, such as jackhammers and rock drills. In January 2019, Gough began experiencing pain and numbness in his hands, particularly whenever he used a jackhammer or rock drill. He was diagnosed with carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome. Gough underwent surgery on hi...