# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220121300015` · 05/04/2012 · Bowie Resources LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **Activity:** Advance roof support-longwall
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 26
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bowie Resources; Cedars LLC
- **Operator:** Bowie Resources LLC
- **Mine:** [0504591](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504591)
## Narrative

In attempting to remove a shield from the recovery face the shield was lowered to the transport position. When the shield was lowered the side seal broke loose and fell. The side seal struck the employees right knee.

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