# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220032870108` · 10/03/2003 · CEMEX
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RMC Group PLC
- **Operator:** CEMEX
- **Mine:** [0401895](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401895)
## Narrative

WHILE WALKING TOWARDS DRAIN ON SCREEN #9 TO PUT DRAIN COVER ON HE DIDN'T LOWER HIS HEAD FAR ENOUGH AND HIT TOP OF HEAD JAMMING HIS NECK ON SUPPORT BAR.

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