# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220162420034` · 08/19/2016 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 183
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

Employee had head down and was hurrying to get back in drill due to the heavy rain when EE ran into the mirror on the side of drill with hard hat and jammed neck. Employee was not able to report to next scheduled shift and is awaiting results of MRI.                                                                                           

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