# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220223060007` · 11/01/2022 · Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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 COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:** Muhlenberg County Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1519744](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519744)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THEY WERE IN THE BATTERY SHACK, STANDING IN A HIGH SPOT WHEN THEY TURNED TO LEAVE AND RAN INTO A LOW SPOT WITH THE SIDE OF THEIR HEAD CUTTING THEIR LEFT EAR. EMPLOYEE RECEIVED 8 SUTURES IN THE LEFT EAR.

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