# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220070160126` · 11/12/2006 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 86
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

He was exiting motor. He placed his (L)foot on the ground, his (R)foot became stuck on motor causing him to place pressure on (L)knee. He continued at his regular duties. He eventually was taken off work for an operation to repair his left knee. The diagnostic report includes a prominent degeneration of the body & posterior hirn of the medial meniscus. Occupational injury

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