# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220160980005` · 02/22/2016 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 67
- **Mine experience:** 5.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

Operator was doing a walk around inspection on blade 3500 & struck hardhat on circle assembly frame. They reported to supervisor & said that they felt ok with slight pain & just wanted to report incident. On 2/26/2016 they reported to safety & human resource that they were still having pain. On 4/5/16 was seen & diagnosed with bulging disc in neck, & placed on restricted duty

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