# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220262450018` · 08/25/2026 · U S Borax Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Plumber, Pipefitter, Millwright
- **Activity:** Unknown
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 15.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** U S Borax Inc
- **Mine:** [0400743](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0400743)
## Narrative

While a worker was standing near a band saw roller stand. A 1-1/2 sch 40 pipe was resting on rollers.  Another worker accidentally bumped the pipe. The pipe rolled off the stand and struck the worker's right foot, causing a contusion. 

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