# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220012840007` · 06/11/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 0.05 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING FROM THE POWER CENTER IN THE #5 ENTRY ON THE #1 SECTION TO THE CONTINUOUS MINE WHEN HE REPORTEDLY BUMPED HIS HEAD AGAINST THE MINE ROOF. THE CO IS INVESTIGATING THIS INCIDENT DE

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