# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220033490057` · 12/09/2003 · G L Mc Knight Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Mine manager, Mine foreman, Mine owner
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary L  McKnight
- **Operator:** G L Mc Knight Inc
- **Mine:** [3607870](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607870)
## Narrative

A PIECE OF STEEL SLID DOWN HITTING THE EMPLOYEE ON THE RIGHT EAR WHICH REQUIRED 10 STITCHES TO THE EAR LOBE.

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