# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220191050008` · 04/05/2019 · JRL Coal Inc
## 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:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tim B  Lusby
- **Operator:** JRL Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [1518423](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518423)
## Narrative

working under the drill cab, machine was partially raised too high to kneel not high enough to stand - ground was muddy when employee came out from under machine they raised up too fast striking edge of cab with neck and shoulder.

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