# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220262120006` · 07/24/2026 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0400191](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400191)
## Narrative

While cleaning pile in walkway between conveyor and elevator, the employee's left knee made contact with a machine guard on conveyor tail pulley. Upon contact, employee felt pain in left knee and was taken to the ER. Employee was given work restrictions and lost time.

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