# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220022830018` · 09/29/2002 · Oxbow Mining, 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:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Move power cable
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 2.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE WAS BENT OVER PICKING UP MINER CABLE, WHEN A 12""X12""X4"" PIECE OF RIB FELL HITTING HIM IN THE HARD HAT. FINISHED SHIFT AND REPORTED NECK PAIN THE NEXT DAY AND WENT TO DOCTOR. BEING TREATED F OR SORE MUSCLES IN NECK BY PHYSICAL THERAPIST.

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