# FALL OF ROOF OR BACK
> MSHA accident `220210600012` · 02/18/2021 · M-Class Mining LLC
## 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:** Inspect equipment or mine
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foresight Energy Labor LLC
- **Operator:** M-Class Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1103189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103189)
## Narrative

IE was troubleshooting #3 LW shield from #4 shield.  While bumping functions a rock was dislodged from between the two shields and struck IE in the left side neck as IE was watching for a blown hose. This resulted in IE receiving 12 stitches to left side neck.  

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