# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220031360036` · 05/09/2003 · Nike Mining Co. Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John  Nicolozakes
- **Operator:** Nike Mining Co. Inc.
- **Mine:** [3304386](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304386)
## Narrative

A HIGHWALL FAILURE OCCURRED DUE TO HEAVY RAINS, SURFACE WATER RUNOFF CREATED HYDRAULIC PRESSURE THAT CAUSED TWO SECTIONS OF THE HIGHWALL TO FALL. A COAL AUGER WAS PARTIALLY COVERED AND SUSTAIN ED MINIMAL DAMAGE. NO INJURIES OCCURRED (EQUIP DAMAGE ONLY).

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