# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220081160061` · 04/17/2008 · Uae Coalcorp Associates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 0.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United American Energy
- **Operator:** Uae Coalcorp Associates
- **Mine:** [3607838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607838)
## Narrative

Employee was on his knees near the feeder. As he stood, a piece of copper telephone wire which was hanging from a roof bolt plate, entered his left ear.

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