# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220140420044` · 01/24/2014 · North Fork Coal Corporation
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 78
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** North Fork Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1518732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518732)
## Narrative

Employee was carrying tools from his ride over to a broke down man trip when he struck a roof bolt with his head resulting in pain in his neck. This area of the mine is about 44"" to 48"" high. Employee continued to work up until a doctor took him off work on 2/5/14.

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