# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220031390016` · 03/25/2003 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Empire Iron Mining Partnership
- **Mine:** [2001012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001012)
## Narrative

BUMPED HIS HEAD ON A DUST COLLECTOR DUCT AND JAMMED HIS NECK. HE SOUGHT MEDICAL CARE / WORK-UP 6 WEEKS AFTER THE INCIDENT DUE TO CREPITUS & A POPPING SENSATION. PHYSICAL THERAPY WAS PRESCRIBED FOR 2 WEEKS STARTING 5/7/03.

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