# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220041340038` · 04/29/2004 · White River Coal, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald  Blankenberger
- **Operator:** White River Coal, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1202324](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202324)
## Narrative

EE WAS LYING ON THE GROUND NEXT TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER PREPARING TO WELD ON THE PAN ON THE CONTINUOUS MINER, WHEN A PIECE OF THE COAL RIB CAME OFF LANDING ON HIM. THE RIB MEASURED 7' X 53"" X 0-13"" THICK.

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