# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220063490048` · 11/02/2006 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607009](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607009)
## Narrative

Member was in a hurry crossing the line of the longwall when he ran into one of the longwall shields in front of him that he did not see due to his head being down. He struck his right shoulder against the shield causing pain in his back.

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