# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220143460015` · 11/11/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Examiner, Fire boss, Pre-shift examiner, Mine examiner
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

The injured was walking an air course while making a weekly examination when he began feeling pain in his left knee.  The injured has continued to work but the pain continues.  An x-ray showed degenerative conditions in the injured's knee from repeated trauma from years of working in the coal mine.  The injured continues to work and is receiving physical therapy.

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