# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220091660043` · 05/29/2009 · Schoate Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 97
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Phoenix Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Schoate Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1518134](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518134)
## Narrative

Injured party needed to measure something on the DrillTech drill. He got his step ladder out of his truck and climbed about 2 steps when he jammed his head into a cross beam jamming his neck.

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