# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220100260062` · 01/16/2010 · Mill Branch Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Crawling, Kneeling
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cumberland Resources Corporation
- **Operator:** Mill Branch Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4407186](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407186)
## Narrative

The individual was on his knees putting cross overs on the miner cable. When he raised up, he hit his right ear on a rib angle cutting his right ear. The cut required stitches.

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