# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220120370018` · 01/06/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner helper, Coal mole helper, Bridgeman
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 39
- **Mine experience:** 9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

While installing rib pins, the employee struck his left knee against the bolter. He felt pain and tightness in his knee. The employee finished his shift and continued to work his regular job. Upon further evaluation he was found to have a torn meniscus in his left knee. The employee's first day away from work is January 31, 2012.

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