# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220012250176` · 08/02/2001 · Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 74
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Aracoma Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608801](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608801)
## Narrative

EE HAD COMPLETED BOLTING THE 2ND ROW OF BOLTS INBELT ENTRY WHEN THE SCOOP OPERATOR ARRIVED WITH SUPPLIES. HIS CO-WORKERS UNLOADED SUPPLIES & HE PROCEEDED BACK TO FINISH BOLTING. WALKING ON THE OFFSIDE OF THE RIB A PIECE OF ROCK 8' X 2' X 1""-3"" FELL STRIKING HIM ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD & BODY. TRANSPORTED TO HOSPITAL. X-RAYS NEGATIVE BUT RECEIVED SUTURES OVER RIGHT EYE.

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