# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `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:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/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.

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