# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220083310018` · 08/05/2008 · Kanawha River Terminals
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Traxys North America LLC; Pegasus Capital Advisors LP
- **Operator:** Kanawha River Terminals
- **Mine:** [4609051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609051)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to enter the cab area of Locomotive 1200 and in the process bumped his head on the low clearance door facing. Employee heard his neck pop and now has a strained neck. Employee was wearing a hard hat. Employee is taking physical therapy for his neck. Didn't learn of the incident until 11/20/2008.

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