# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220262740029` · 09/22/2026 · River View Coal LLC
## 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:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 16 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** River View Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

Employee was walking out of a crosscut when they struck their head on high voltage cable, jamming their neck. EE was taken to the ER where x-rays were negative for fractures but was taken off work due to restrictions preventing them from performing their normal job.

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