# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220081290018` · 05/02/2008 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Bulldozer
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Energy Coal Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4607537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607537)
## Narrative

Operator was working a D-11 dozer near the highwall when a rock fell from the highwall and came through window in the cab door striking him on the left ankle.  He was transported to the hospital where a splint was applied - bruising & swelling, nothing broken.

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