# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220091280009` · 04/25/2009 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

Employee struck bumper of truck with right knee on Saturday. Went to family dr on Monday. Still suffered from numbness and swelling, went back to doctor and was told to take off from work.

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