# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220030070022` · 12/29/2002 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CONTAINERS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 125
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS WALKING FOLLOWING SHEAR TO TAIL CHECKING THE HORIZONTAL BOLTS. WALKING WHILE LOOKING DOWN & STRUCK HEAD ON CAGE MOUNTED TO SHIELDS THAT HOLDS EMT BOXES SPRAIN NECK & POSSIBLE DAMAG E TO VERTEBRAE.

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