# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220082200047` · 06/17/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## 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:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

EE climbed out of ditch after adjusting water sprays & felt pain in his right knee,continued to work,but continued to have pain.He went to DR was taken off work on 8/5/08 to repair a small tear of the medial meniscus.MRI shows degenerative changes of the medial compartment, thinning and narrowing of the joint space. Please consider OI, MRI information is included.

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