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DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)

220082460048 · 08/14/2008 · Emerald Coal Resources LP

Details

Degree of injury
OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
Classification
DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
Accident type
Over-exertion NEC
Occupation
Headgate operator
Activity
Unknown
Injury source
MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
Nature of injury
OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES,NEC
Body part
KNEE/PATELLA
Days lost
83
Mine experience
17 years

Operator

Controller (parent)
Foundation Coal Corporation
Operator
Emerald Coal Resources LP
Mine
3605466

Narrative

He was assisting while loading an injured employee and felt pain in his left knee. He was removed from work on 8/19/08 and an MRI performed on 8/22/2008. The MRI indicates prominent osteoarthritic changes present and the diagnostic impression is degenerative joint disease. This is to be considered an Occupational Illness. Copies of reports included.

Source

Authoritative
MSHA Open Government Data
Machine
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