# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220062860042` · 10/06/2006 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

EE stated he was struck on the head by the EE's canopy when peparing to swing the boom over toward the inside bolt. He attempted to drop the canopy hy level control from the mine roof and it would not release. he then attempted slide the boom sideways thinking the canopy was hung on the bolt plate. As he slid the boom the canopy fell from it position and struck the ee on the head.

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