# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220112140010` · 07/28/2011 · Laurel Coal Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Clarence R  Peters; Richard N  Nester
- **Operator:** Laurel Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [4608949](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608949)
## Narrative

Employee raised up and impacted his left ear into a roof bolt and plate.  Employee was walking with head bent over and turned head and ran it into the roof bolt and plate.  Laceration to the left ear.  Received approximately 10 Stitches in his ear.

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