# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220171070011` · 03/27/2017 · Barrick Cortez Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Rubbed or abraded
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 62
- **Mine experience:** 5.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Barrick Cortez Inc.
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

EE has been a maintenance mechanic for many years and works on knees frequently. Has had increasing knee pain. Diagnosed with bilateral patellofemoral arthritis exacerbated by work activities. Accepted as work related on 04/13/17.  EE off work due to occupational disease.

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