# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220083590035` · 12/13/2008 · Dominion Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sunoco, Inc.
- **Operator:** Dominion Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406499](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406499)
## Narrative

EE as positioned approx 2-3' from the coal rib, when a section of the rib collapsed and struck him on the back. The EE continued to work and perform his normal job duties. He went to the doctor on 12/16/08 and was referred to a specialist by the doctor. On 12/22/08 we were informed the EE has a compression fracture.

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