# FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220182390013` · 08/17/2018 · Tunnel Ridge, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALLING/SLIDING/ROLLING MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** SKULL
- **Days lost:** 91
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Tunnel Ridge, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608864)
## Narrative

A mechanic was injured when a loader lid fell onto them accidentally while looking at hydraulic hoses under the lid. The lid struck them on the left side of the face causing a laceration above the left eye requiring sutures, and a fracture to the left orbital bone and skull. Waiting to see if surgery is required for the orbital bone.  Doctors expect a full recovery.

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