# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220012540146` · 08/31/2001 · Jewett Mine LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & HEARING
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 15.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Jewett Mine LLC
- **Mine:** [4103164](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103164)
## Narrative

EE WAS DROPPING THE BELLY PAN ON A DOZER. WET MUD FELL OFF THE BOTTOM & INTO HIS LEFT EAR. HE CLEANED MUD OUT OF HIS EAR BUT HIS EAR GOT WORSE THE NEXT DAY. HE DID SEEK MEDICAL CARE YET THIS D ID NOT RESULT IN A RESTRICTED DAY OF WORK. THEREFORE, THIS INCIDENT SHOULD NOT BE REPORTABLE TO MSHA.

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