# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220111360028` · 05/05/2011 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 281
- **Mine experience:** 4.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

Spotting headgate shearer drum bits rock fell near tip of shield bouncing off of shearer drum pushing his head down on drum causing him to bite tongue and put strain on neck. Compliances rules/regs not a factor, PPE was not a factor, mining equipment/system was not a factor, miner profiency was a factor.

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