# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220123100004` · 08/15/2012 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 81
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

The EE was throwing a rail track switch,the end of the handle made contact below his rt.knee. The EE cont'd to work full duty and on 10/02/12 an MRI revealed a meniscus tear to his knee. Working 39yrs.in a coal mine, chronic overuse & the attached Dr. letter stating that repetitive trauma contributed to the knee tear.The EE's 1st day away from work was 11/1/12.

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