# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220150430005` · 02/03/2015 · Elementis Specialties 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:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Elementis Plc
- **Operator:** Elementis Specialties Inc
- **Mine:** [0402634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0402634)
## Narrative

Employee was coming down from a step ladder, and struck his elbow on the lip of a tank next to the ladder. Symptoms from the injury did not appear until approximately 48 hours. Diagnosis was soft tissue contusion with no fracture. Prescriptions were written for pain and swelling and the employee was placed on restricted duty.

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