# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220013020080` · 10/18/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE INITIALLY STATED HE WAS WALKING ALONGSIDE THE NO.6 BELT AND DRAGGING A ROCKDUST HOSE WHEN HIS RIGHT KNEE STARTED HURTING. MEDICAL RECEIVED 10/18/01 SHOWS, 1.FINDINGS COMPATIBLE WITH P REVIOUS MENISCECTOMY. 2.SMALL CYST ADJACENT POSTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT. 3.MILD DEGENERATIVE CHANGES. HE HAD RIGHT KNEE SURGERY 1989, RIGHT KNEE STRAIN 1987, RIGHT KNEE INJURY 1982. THIS IS N

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