# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220260440016` · 01/19/2026 · Sunrise Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Bodily reaction, NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** BODILY MOTION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 18.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hallador Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sunrise Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1202394](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202394)
## Narrative

Employee was working on a battery coal hauler in diesel shop when they stepped up on the coal hauler tail-gate with right leg and felt left knee pop. On 2/6/2026 we were advised they had a meniscal tear and was placed on restrictions (No Kneeling).

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