# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220000280063` · 01/04/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 25.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING ON T-2 DRYER DISCHARGE SEAL WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A WOODEN PLANK THAT WAS EXTENDING FROM THE STAIRWAY. THE PLANK WAS BEING USED AS A PLATFORM FOR REMOVAL OF THE OLD SE AL. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICALTHERAPY STARTED ON 1-19-00.

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