# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220120410020` · 02/09/2012 · AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 36
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** AMFIRE Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [3609127](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609127)
## Narrative

Employee started having problems a few weeks ago with a ""water sack"" (prepatellar bursitis) on his right knee and has been treated for it as he works. His Doctor now says he must have surgery and wants him off work until he has the procedure.

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