# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220042030016` · 07/09/2004 · Kerford Limestone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Blaster, Shooter, Shotfirer, Explosive worker, Powder gang/monkey
- **Activity:** Handling explosives
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Constructors Inc (NE)
- **Operator:** Kerford Limestone Company
- **Mine:** [2501126](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2501126)
## Narrative

EE WAS TESTING A HEADING WHEN A 4""X 6"" ROCK FELL FROM THE FACE FRACTURING A BONE IN HAND. REASON FOR REPORTING: MEDICAL TREATMENT/RESTRICTED DUTY.

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