# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220023220125` · 11/01/2002 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** El Paso Energy Corp
- **Operator:** Coastal Coal-West Virginia Llc
- **Mine:** [4608751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608751)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE ARRIVED AT WORK 11-1-02 WITH SWELLING TO HIS RIGHT KNEE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT, BUT HE WAS ADVISED BY MANAGEMENT TO GO TO THE ER FOR AN EXAMINATION. IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THIS IS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS CAUSED FROM REPETITIVE MOTION (BENDING & WORKING ON KNEES.)

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