# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220002690096` · 09/11/2000 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0800115](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800115)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON 2 FT WIDE PLATFORM WELDING A HANDRAIL INTO PLACE. THE ANGLE FOR WELDING WAS NOT GOOD. EMPLOYEE WENT TO STEP BACK ONTO A LOWER PLATFORM AND CUT RIGHT LEG-SHIN ON EXPOSE D GRATING, PUNCTURE, CUT TO SHIN AREA.

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