# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220193570018` · 09/20/2019 · Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 32 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Texas Ltd
- **Mine:** [4100013](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100013)
## Narrative

EE was going to check 1071, when EE bumped pipe which had been blanked off.  Signage was in place, however the EE hit the pipe with their hard hat. EE had sharp pain in their neck area, however no medical treatment was sought. The EE was placed on restricted work duties and prescribed physical therapy.   

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