# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220192420006` · 06/14/2019 · United States Gypsum Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Escaping a hazard
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USG Corporation
- **Operator:** United States Gypsum Company
- **Mine:** [0400915](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400915)
## Narrative

EE was working above chute at ground level to clear chute. Hardened material near the chute fell towards employee and EE bruised EE's left elbow/shoulder trying to leave area.  EE treated with Dr. with ice and ibuprofen starting 7/8/19. The area didn't improve so employee was prescribed PT starting on 8/29/19 changing case from First Aid to Reportable.  

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