# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220041410040` · 05/09/2004 · 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:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Hang or reposition tubing
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oxbow Carbon LLC
- **Operator:** Oxbow Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [0504674](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504674)
## Narrative

EE WAS WALKING AWAY FROM THE FACE AFTER INSTALLING VENT TUBES WHEN A PIECE OF COAL, 3'X3'X 1' FELL OFF THE RIB HITTING EE IN THE NECK AND BACK OF LEGS. FINISHED SHIFT, WENT IN FOR XRAYS AND IS WAITING FOR RE-EVALUATING. 5/5/04 OFF FOR STIFF NECK NECK. WAITING FOR RELEASE

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