# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220023540003` · 07/10/2002 · Genwal Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 8.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Genwal Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4201715](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201715)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING DOWN THE LONGWALL FACE, STRUCK HEAD AGAINST SHIELD JAMMING NECK. INDIVIDUAL SAW DR. AUG.7,2002 SCHEDULED FOR MRI. REVISIT TO DR.ON DEC 9,2002 TO GET MRI RESULTS. NOW NEEDS SURGERY ON NECK FOR DISC HERNIATION. SURGERGY SCHEDULED FOR 12-17-02.

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