# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220213570008` · 12/21/2021 · Preferred Proppants LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Shift tech, Service/Dump truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CONVEYORS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 41
- **Mine experience:** 2.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Preferred Intermediate Holding Company, LLC
- **Operator:** Preferred Proppants LLC.
- **Mine:** [2501243](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501243)
## Narrative

Employee was kneeled down plugging in an air hose. Employee then raised up and turned to leave, running headlong into the frame of a conveyor. Hard hat took the brunt of the impact, but it is suspected that their reaction of jerking their head backwards to try to avoid or lessen the impact caused whiplash to their neck.

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