# POWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220132520009` · 08/29/2013 · Gerke Excavating Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** POWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Richard A  Gerke
- **Operator:** Gerke Excavating Inc
- **Mine:** [4703357](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4703357)
## Narrative

While performing clean up duties, a rock fell off of the conveyor striking the employee in the top of the ear.  Employee was wearing full PPE, including a hardhat, safety glasses and steel toe boots.  Sutures were required for the top of the ear.

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