# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220032680024` · 09/15/2003 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 110
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1518085](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518085)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING IN THE #4 ENTRY ON THE 003-004 SECTION & STRUCK HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT THAT WAS HANGING DOWN FROM TOP, CAUSING INJURY TO NECK

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