# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220040200091` · 01/08/2004 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Longwall, Shear, Plow
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

EE WAS PUSHING THE HEADGATE OVER DUE TO THE ENTRY BEING OFF SIGHTS AND HE LOOKED AROUND THE SHIELD TO SEE IF EVERYTHING WAS O.K. WHEN A ROCK FELL FROM THE ROOF STRIKING HIM. CAUSE OF THE INJUR Y WAS SAFETY AWARENESS, COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGS WAS NOT A FACTOR, MINER PROFIENCY A FACTOR, MINING EQUIPMENT/ SYSTEMS A FACTOR.

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