# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220082340013` · 02/12/2008 · Big Ridge Inc
## 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** BACK,MINE ROOF,HNGNG WALL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103054](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103054)
## Narrative

EE stated his neck has been giving him trouble for a long time,has gone to the chiropractor several times before this incident and afterwards.He was walking across the face when he bumped his head on the roof and aggravated it again.MRI showed degenerative disc disease along his Cervical Spine area.EE was taken off work on 08/18/2008.

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