# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220032120023` · 07/22/2003 · Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Anker West Virginia Mining Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608622](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608622)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS WALKING AROUND THE FRONT OF A SCOOP WHEN HE STRUCK HIS RT EAR ON A ROOF BOLT THAT WAS BENT DURING INSTALLATION AND WAS STICKING DOWN FROM THE MINE ROOF. THE MINING HEIGHT AT TH IS LOCATION IS 66 INCHES. THE INJURY RESULTED IN A LACERATION REQUIRING ELEVEN SUTURES.

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