# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220142540046` · 04/28/2009 · Republic Energy, Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Republic Energy, Inc
- **Mine:** [4609054](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609054)
## Narrative

Employee was working under a rock drill. As he was exiting he raised up too soon striking his back on a fuel tank mounting bolt.

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