# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220170450027` · 02/08/2017 · Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Midwest Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103156](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103156)
## Narrative

I.E. ducked due to height of the roof as EE walked along the beltline rib. A corner of screen wire that had gapped down from the roof caught EE's ear causing 2 lacerations. (Height from floor to roof - 66"", from floor to screen wire - 59.5"", from screen wire to rib - 21""). Employee was taken to local physician where EE received 10 sutures. 

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