# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220083450035` · 12/02/2008 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** LONGWALL SUPT,JKS & CHOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

The EE was operating the 7LS Joy shearer on the 000 west longwall face, when he struck his head on a low shield. The EE felt pain in his lower neck.

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