# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220032650005` · 08/26/2003 · Black Hawk Mining
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** White Mountain Mining Co., LLC
- **Operator:** Black Hawk Mining
- **Mine:** [4607191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607191)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING WHEN HE STRUCK THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD ON A ROOF BOLT PLATE CUTTING HIS EAR. MANAGEMENT WAS NOT AWARE THAT EE RECIEVED STITCHES UNTIL HE WENT TO HAVE THEM REMOVED. MANAGEMENT WAS MADE AWARE OF MEDICAL TREATMENT ON 9-12-03

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