# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220070030040` · 12/26/2006 · Andalex Resources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Set, Remove, Relocate props
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Andalex Resources Inc
- **Mine:** [4202028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202028)
## Narrative

While helping set supplemental supports (cans) outby the longwall face in the tailgate entry, the rib of the yield pillar bounced and some coal blew out, a chunk of coal struck individual in the chin causing a laceration to lower lip and chin, requiring stitches.

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