# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220033300014` · 11/24/2003 · Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
## 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:** STEPS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dyckerhoff & Heidelberger Zement Ag
- **Operator:** Lehigh Northeast Cement Company
- **Mine:** [3000585](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000585)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF WALKING UP THE STAIRS TO THE PACKHOUSE, CARRYING HIS TOOLBOX. THE EMPLOYEE RAISED HIS LEFT LEG TO STEP UP AND HIT HIS TOE ON THE STEP FACE, CAUSING EXTREME P RESSURE ON HIS LEFT KNEE.

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