# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220102210061` · 07/24/2010 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 17
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1516883](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516883)
## Narrative

EE was climbing up the ladder on Cat 789 Rock Truck, when he bumped his right knee on the steps. By Monday, 7/26/10, knee was swollen and warm. Went to doctor and was admitted to the hospital and had surgery on 7/28/10 to drain infection from knee.

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