# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220083170016` · 11/03/2008 · GCC Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **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:** 1.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [0500266](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0500266)
## Narrative

Employee was walking in a low part of the section and walked into a piece of mesh. The corner sheet was hanging down. Employee had a zero hood on buttoned up under his chin. The mesh caught on his right ear and tore while trying to get it off. Laceration to right ear.

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