# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220250490040` · 02/12/2025 · Coal-Mac LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Rotary bucket excavator operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John Mitch Potter
- **Operator:** Coal-Mac LLC.
- **Mine:** [4609075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609075)
## Narrative

The operator got off the PC5500 Excavator to relieve themself and when operator turned to walk back to the ladder, operator ran into the lube arm that was down for the service. The operator suffered a cut on the left side of head just above the temple.

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