# ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
> MSHA accident `220102070060` · 07/12/2010 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** ALL OTHER OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
- **Accident type:** NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES,NEC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 148
- **Mine experience:** 7.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

Employee had an MRI performed on 7/12/2010 revealing degenerative disc changes in the cervical spine area. He continued working (including through the vacation period) until 7/14/2010, when he began missing work. He is being evaluated for physical therapy and referred to a neurosurgeon for evaluation. This is a report of illness.

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