# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220062650039` · 08/30/2006 · White Buck Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 196
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** White Buck Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4607042](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607042)
## Narrative

Employee was hanging roof bolter cable and walking when his head contacted a belt ""L"" bracket that was installed in the mine roof. The bracket had been installed for a belt move and the roof was approximately 5 feet high. *Note: Referred to specialist for diagnosis on Sept. 14, 2006.*

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