# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220081850029` · 04/22/2008 · Mellott Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** Mellott Company
- **Mine:** [3609184](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609184)
## Narrative

Miner was working inside piece of equipment getting ready to lift part of it.  When he turned around, he hit his right elbow into crane hook that was positioned for the lift.  No immediate problem.   Several weeks later, his elbow began to swell up and required medical treatment to drain it.

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