# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220041840014` · 06/26/2004 · Andalex Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Andalex Resources B V
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

Employee was traveling down the face following the shear, a shield failed to move in on auto and he reset the controls moving the shield in.  As he turned to walk  away a piece of coal struck him on the cleft cheek and air stream helmet causing lacerations and a fractured cheek bone.

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