# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220082180071` · 07/17/2008 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 2.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

The employee stated she was walking the belt line when she crossed under the water line and struck her head against the line.

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