# DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
> MSHA accident `220213330005` · 08/28/2021 · Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** OCCUPATNAL ILLNESS NOT DEG 1-6
- **Classification:** DISORDERS (REPEATED TRAUMA)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Safety director
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** MISCELLANEOUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 103
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Gateway North Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103235](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103235)
## Narrative

IE reported on 8/28/21 that the pain in both knees has increased over the last 4 months.  Orthopedic Doctor recommended the replacement of both knees due to excessive amounts of bending, kneeling & walking IE has experienced working underground.  The IE continued to work until 11/29/21 where IE underwent surgery to replace left knee. Right knee replacement will be scheduled later. 

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