# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220001670045` · 06/05/2000 · Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Florida Progress Corporation
- **Operator:** Powell Mountain Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4406364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406364)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING IN THE BELT ENTRY OF 1 RIGHT OFF SOUTHWEST MAINS WHEN HE STRUCK HIS HEAD AGAINST A BELT HANGER PLATE, RESULTING IN A STRAIN TO HIS NECK.

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