# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220022310133` · 08/01/2002 · Martin Co. Coal Corp.
## 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:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Martin Co. Coal Corp.
- **Mine:** [1518485](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518485)
## Narrative

EE WAS KNEELING DOWN CLEANING OUT SCRUBBER, WHEN A PIECE OF ROCK FELL STRIKING EE ON LEFT EAR CUTTING TOP OF EAR. EE REQUIRED STITCHES.

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