# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220073520004` · 12/11/2007 · Hopkins County Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Hopkins County Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1518826](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518826)
## Narrative

Employee is a roof bolter operator and operates his bolter from his knees, due to repetitive bending and wearing of knee pads, he has developed bursitis and cellulitis. This determination was made by medical doctor. This employee must remain off work until the infection is taken care of.

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