# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220020500030` · 02/12/2002 · Clinchfield Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Load-haul-dump (UG)
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Clinchfield Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4406975](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406975)
## Narrative

EE WAS OPERATING A SCOOP, CLEANING UP LOOSE DEBRIS FOR UNIHAULER CHARGING STATIONS. A PIECE OF ROCK MEASURING 2"" X 2"" X 9"" LONG FELL FROM RIB STRIKING THE SCOOP & BOUNCED INTO DECK OF SCOOP ST RIKING VICTIM.

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