# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220002900073` · 10/05/2000 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WALKING FROM THE MAIN SOUTH 547 BELT TRANSFER TO THE MAIN SOUTH TRACK. HE HIT HIS HARD HAT ON THE MINE ROOF (LOW HANGING BENDER BLOCK) AND WAS KNOCKED DOWN TO THE MINE FLOOR. THE CAUSE OF THE INJURY WAS AWARENESS. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE MINING OPERATION.

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