# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220223120020` · 10/30/2022 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** NARO G RAIL CR,MTR-UG EQP
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 5.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of exiting a parked locomotive cab when EE's left knee contacted the door hinge. EE stated while attempting to walk off the pain from bumping knee, EE also twisted the left knee. Seen by site medic, referred to ER, then to a occupational specialist where restrictions were issued. 

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