# STRIKING OR BUMPING
> MSHA accident `220261520003` · 05/21/2026 · Warrior Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** STRIKING OR BUMPING
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Warrior Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [1517216](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1517216)
## Narrative

Employee was walking to the tool slide in the #4 entry outby #1 unit with EE's head tilted to the side when EE's left ear came in contact with a bent piece of wire mesh resulting in a laceration that required sutures.

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