# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220132830016` · 09/20/2013 · US Bentonite Processing, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert  Nolind
- **Operator:** US Bentonite Processing, Inc
- **Mine:** [4801751](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801751)
## Narrative

Employee ducked down to go below the conveyor belt that feeds the powder elevator between B&C silos.  When passing under the belt, his hard hat hit the bottom of the conveyor and fell off.  He continued below the belt until he thought he was clear of the belt.  He stood up, hit his head on a water trap which cut his scalp.

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