# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220220530025` · 02/09/2022 · Hibbing Taconite Company
## 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:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 98
- **Mine experience:** 13.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; US Steel
- **Operator:** Hibbing Taconite Company
- **Mine:** [2101600](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2101600)
## Narrative

EE was reassembling an 8"" line that was plugged from a scissor lift ~10.5' off the ground. EE could not lower lift w/controls from the lift platform.  Partner was trying to lower lift from ground when EE climbed down the lift, hopped to floor from bottom brace ~4 ft. up.  EE contacted lift base/chassis with hip.  Landed on feet (no slip) but had immediate pain in hip and back.

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