# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220070860003` · 02/26/2007 · Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between collapsing material or buildings
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Zachry Corporation
- **Operator:** Capitol Aggregates, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4101162](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101162)
## Narrative

Employee was repairing a 30 inch water line in a 15 foot deep excavation.  Wall caved in on employee burying him up to his waist.  He was immediately dug out using shovels.  Injuries suffered included brusing to legs and hips and pain in back.  Employee was taken to the doctor where he was prescribed muscle relaxer and pain medication.  Employee was placed on light duty.

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