# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220012610015` · 09/11/2001 · Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 140
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David A  Duff
- **Operator:** Pine Branch Coal Sales Inc
- **Mine:** [1503627](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1503627)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS STANDING BY THE DRIVERS DOOR OF SERVICE TRUCK WHEN A SINGLE ROCK FELL OFF THE HIGHWALL STRIKING THE DOOR OF SERVICE TRUCK CAUSING INJURY TO BOTH LEGS BELOW THE KNEES.

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