# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220230660033` · 03/01/2023 · Eureka Stone Quarry Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** SCALP
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James D  Morrissey Jr
- **Operator:** Eureka Stone Quarry Inc
- **Mine:** [3600075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600075)
## Narrative

Miner was performing housekeeping duties under a steel structure that supports a stacker/conveyor belt.  As EE crouched down, the hard hat slipped off EE's head.  When EE stood back up, EE hit head on the low part of the steel structure.  EE was transported to urgent care by a co-worker.  EE received 3 staples to close the cut on EE's head.

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