# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220090690010` · 03/04/2009 · Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DOORS,INCL UG VENTILATION
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Texas, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100078)
## Narrative

Employee was raking ash at kiln #3 door. When he finished, he put the rake down and reachd for the sample scoop. His left knee went into a door used to dump material. He did not notice the door was open. Employee sustained a right knee strain.

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