# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220042330040` · 08/10/2004 · Moltan Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cheryl  Followell
- **Operator:** Moltan Company
- **Mine:** [2601950](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601950)
## Narrative

Employee was climbing elevator ladder to turn down spout valve, when he hit himself on elevator guard. Laceration above left eye (forehead).

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