# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220031420013` · 05/14/2003 · Rinker Materials Of Florida, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rinker Group Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Of Florida, Inc
- **Mine:** [0800024](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800024)
## Narrative

ELECTRICIAN WAS STEPPING INTO THE BED OF A WORK TRUCK AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT KNEE ON THE TAILGATE OF THE TRUCK. HE WAS EXAMINED BY A DOCTOR THE AFTERNOON OF THE ACCIDENT AND GIVEN A DIAGNOSIS OF ""MUSCULAR CONTUSION"". HE CLAIMED TO HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF PAIN, SO THE DR PRESCRIBED PAIN AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY MEDICATION. WAS PUT ON LIGHT DUTY FOR A WEEK.

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