# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220170860010` · 01/05/2017 · Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Scoop tram operator, Load/Haul/Dump operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mepco Intermediate Holdings, LLC
- **Operator:** Dana Mining Company of Pennsylvania LLC
- **Mine:** [3609326](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609326)
## Narrative

Employee was making way through an intersection on foot when ee ear came into contact with a piece of roof screen.  The seam height was so that the employee had to walk around with head tilted to the right and ear pointed upwards.  The screen caught the employees left ear causing a minor laceration.

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