# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220090610035` · 02/24/2009 · Sapphire Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** United  Company
- **Operator:** Sapphire Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1502057](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1502057)
## Narrative

Hit roof bolt that was hanging down with left ear requiring 6 stitches.

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