# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220143300043` · 11/11/2014 · Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 1.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Gateway Eagle Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608637](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608637)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was walking across the section and struck his head against the mine roof. This resulted in a neck strain. Incident was reported to Gateway Eagle Coal Co, LLC on 11/12/14, employee sought medical evaluation on 11/13/14, and medical was received on 11/21/14.

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