# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220100110049` · 12/18/2009 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 29 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

EE was carrying aluminum monorail along the side of the tailpiece and slipped. The monorail slipped from his hands, fell and hit his right knee cap. The EE finished his shift, but decided to see a Dr. at a later date. The 2 MRI images of the right knee showed degenerative joint disease with no tear or internal derangement. Please consider this OI. MRI information attached.

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