# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220161810006` · 06/15/2016 · Kyanite Mining Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** FORKLIFTS,STACKERS,TRCTR
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** The Disthene Group Inc
- **Operator:** Kyanite Mining Corp
- **Mine:** [4400170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400170)
## Narrative

Employee struck right elbow, causing numbness and tingling, on roll cage of forklift while walking around to lift the lever to raise the forks. Employee did not seek treatment until 6/22 when elbow became sore and swollen after bagging 50lb bags on 6/20 & 6/21. Diagnosis: Tendinitis, with treatment of anti-inflammatory medication and 2 days of rest. 

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