# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220013610004` · 12/08/2001 · Eastern Associated Coal 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:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 134
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601271](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601271)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS PREPARING TO INSTALL A RIB BOARD WHEN A RIB ROLL OCCURRED AND STRUCK HIM ON THE SHOULDER. THE RIB WAS 58"" X 24"" X 18"" THICK. PLEASE NOTE: LOST TIME DID NOT START UNT IL 12/15/01.

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