# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220022310022` · 05/09/2002 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0300426](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300426)
## Narrative

WHILE DESCENDING THE STEPS TO A PUGMILL OPERATION, THE EMPLOYEE HIT HIS KNEE ON THE CORNER OF THE STAIRS RAIL SYSTEM.

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