# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220043640017` · 12/15/2004 · Highland Mining Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Highland Mining Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1502709](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1502709)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE REPORTED: WORKING ON WALLACE DIESEL MANTRIP IN UNDERGROUND SHOP AREA. WHEN STEPPING FROM SIDE TO SIDE OF THE MANTRIP, HE STRUCK HIS RT. EAR AGAINST A FIRE OUTLET NIPPLE THAT WAS ALONG THE MINE ROOF. THE OUTLET CUT HIS EAR REQUIRING SUTURES. (NO LOST WORK DAYS)

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