# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220042040031` · 04/15/2004 · St. Marys Cement
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Cement work, Gunite crew
- **Injury source:** RBR,GLS,PLSTC,FIBRGLS,FAB
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** VOTORANTIM CIMENTOS
- **Operator:** St. Marys Cement
- **Mine:** [2002434](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2002434)
## Narrative

DURING SLUMP TEST, OPERATOR STOOD UP STRIKING HIS BACK ON A PULL OUT SHELF ON A NEAR BY DESK. OPERATOR HAD CONSIDERABLE PAIN BUT THOUGHT IT WOULD GO AWAY. OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS THE PAIN HAS GOTTEN PROGRESSIVLY WORSE.

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