# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220023430027` · 11/14/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 29.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE HAD STEPPED OFF A JEEP TO THROW A TRACK SWITCH AT 18 PASSWAY ON THE MAIN NORTH TRACK. HE HIT HIS HEAD ON WIRE SCREEN THAT WAS BOLTED TO THE ROOF. A SHARP EDGE OF THE WIRE SCREEN CUT HIS LEF T EAR. SUTURES WERE REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE LACERAATION. THE WAS NO DAMAGE TO ANY EQUIPMENT OR ANY IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATOR. THERE WERE NOT ANY OTHER FALTORS INVOLVED.

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