# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220002580028` · 08/28/2000 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Section foreman, Bullgang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Supervise
- **Injury source:** UNDERGRD MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 43
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

EE WAS DIRECTING A CREW TRYING TO ADVANCE A LONGWALL SHIELD WHICH HAD BECOME STUCK. AS THE SHIELD CAME FREE THE TIP DROPPED AND STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE ON THE HEAD. NOTE: DID NOT SEEK MEDICAL ATTE NTION UNTIL 9/2/00 FIRST - DAY OFF WORK.

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