# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220103300017` · 11/24/2010 · Waterloo Coal Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 6
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Theodore L  Darlington
- **Operator:** Waterloo Coal Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [3300789](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300789)
## Narrative

Worker was attempting to place a belly pan back on a Cat D-11 dozer, the pan was secured with chains on both sides, one chain shifted letting the pan shift backwards cutting the worker on the left ear lobe. Worker was taken for treatment which required 10-15 stitches and was released.

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