# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220030520040` · 02/01/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## 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:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 22
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS WALKING BESIDE THE MULE TRAIN ON 4 LEFT 2 EAST SECTION WHEN HE HOOKED HIS PANTS LEG ON A PIECE OF METAL STICKING OUT OF THE HOIST CAR AND CAUSED HIM TO HIT HIS KNEE ON A PIECE OF BELT STRUCTURE. THE EMPLOYEE STARTED MISSING WORK DUE TO THIS INJURY ON 2-6-03.

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