# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220011270122` · 04/30/2001 · Point Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James Roy  Lucas
- **Operator:** Point Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608437)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING LOAD WATER LINE IN A TRAILER. WAS WALKING WITH HEAD LEANED OVER DUE TO ABOUT 5 1/2 FEET IN HEIGHT WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RIGHT EAR AGAINST A METAL BELT HANGER. WAS NOT WATCHING WHAT HE WAS DOING.

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