# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220021360021` · 04/23/2002 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** HGHWY ORE CARIER,LRGE TRK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EE WAS ASSIGNED TO REMOVE A DEFECTIVE PINTLE HITCH FROM THE BACK END OF 5540 PITMAN. HE WAS UNDER THE BED OF THE PITMAN TO CUT THE BOLTS OFF AND STOOD UP BEFORE COMING ALL OF THE WAY OUT FROM UNDER THE TRUCK BED, STRIKING HIS RIGHT SHOULDER ON THE BED. HE WAS EVALUATED BY A PHYSICIAN AND PHYSICAL THERAPY STARTED ON 5-6-02.

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