# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220040140007` · 01/03/2004 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BOXES,CRATES,CARTONS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING TOWARD THE TAIL WHEN HE HIT HIS HEAD ON THE FIRST AID BOX MOUNTED ON JACK 167. HE REPORTED THE INCIDENT TO HIS SUPERVISOR & FINISHED HIS SHIFT. ON 1/7/04 EE DIDN'T REPORT FOR HIS REGULARLY SCHEDULED SHIFT. MINE MANAGEMENT ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT HIM. EE WAS CONTACTED ON 1/9/04 & HE REPORTED THE FOLLOWING: DURING SCHEDULED DAYS OFF HE EXPERIENCED PAIN IN HIS NECK & B

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