# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220170240022` · 03/10/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 37
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC 
- **Mine:** [4606618](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606618)
## Narrative

Employee stated they were working on a SC on the #1 Section when they saw a piece of draw rock fall from the top. They state they moved to get out of the way of the falling rock when they struck their left knee against the shuttle car and twisted their right knee. The employee continued to work until 1/18/2017 when they began missing work due to this incident. 

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