# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220061500069` · 05/17/2006 · Steuben Coal - Anthony Mining, Ltd.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Albert  Carapellotti; Michael  Carapellotti
- **Operator:** Steuben Coal - Anthony Mining, Ltd.
- **Mine:** [3301314](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301314)
## Narrative

Rain had occurred a couple of days prior to accident; also heavy rain was present at time of accident. While contractor was loading blasting holes next to highwall, a rock fell from the highwall, hitting the man in his left leg. Man was taken to hospital. He was diagnosed with a left lower shin bruise.

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