# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220181760002` · 06/07/2018 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** LOWER EXTREMITIES,NEC
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 15.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [2800526](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800526)
## Narrative

EE contacted L-knee with a protruding steel object while servicing a maintenance truck. Contact caused L-knee pain; medical treatment noted no overt body damage, a pre-existing infection due to a pre-existing medical condition noted. Antibiotics and Doctor ordered IV antibiotics and lost days due to being admitted to hospital for 2 days for treatment of cellulitis. 

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