# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220100890014` · 03/10/2010 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Master electrician
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608735](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608735)
## Narrative

Injured employee was assisting in the installation of a belt head. While sliding the head on the grid using a scoop, the head lunged forward and the employee turned to run. He struck his right leg against an I-beam. He continued to work his shifts until 03-15-10 when he received an MRI. On 03-22-10 MRI results; fractured fibula and a torn meniscus. Employee placed on light duty.

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