# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220151470007` · 05/07/2015 · American Colloid Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minerals Technologies Inc
- **Operator:** American Colloid Company
- **Mine:** [3900049](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3900049)
## Narrative

Employee hit elbow on a handrail and a pre-existing bone spur on his elbow ruptured his Bursa Sac in his elbow and it started to swell.  Took employee to a Dr. and he was released to full duty no restrictions.  Employee went back for a follow up visit two weeks later and the Dr. then placed him on restrictions.

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