# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220231160008` · 04/18/2023 · Iron Cumberland LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iron Senergy Holding LLC
- **Operator:** Iron Cumberland LLC
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

Employee stated EE was in the process of hooking up a winch to pull belt. When EE raised up a highline hook caught EE's ear cutting EE's ear. Employee received 8 stitches in EE's left ear.

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