# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220250920028` · 03/27/2025 · Patton Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** MINE JEEP,KERSEY,JITNEY
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 2.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** Patton Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103182](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103182)
## Narrative

IE was trying to sit back down in the dog box of a mantrip after sticking their head out the back.  When IE brought their head back in, they caught their right ear on something and caused a laceration to the right ear.

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