# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220041800043` · 06/22/2004 · Wendling Quarries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Haul/Off road/Coal/Ore/Pit/Quarry/Rock/Rubber tire truck driver, Transportation truck driver
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manaco Corporation
- **Operator:** Wendling Quarries Inc
- **Mine:** [1302063](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302063)
## Narrative

Employee was working in a sump area near a sixty foot face. The crew was in the process of removing an old deenergized sump pump power cord when the new power cord, which ran along the face, shifted, causing loose rock to fall. As a result, the employee was struck on the back, causing abrasions and swelling. Employee is currently on pain medication and restricted duty

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