# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220090610049` · 02/16/2009 · Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Uranium Corp
- **Operator:** Energy Fuels Resources (USA) Inc.
- **Mine:** [0501197](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0501197)
## Narrative

The miner had previously inspected and barred down the heading before drilling. An unseen rock fell from the rib onto the bench and slid down striking the driller in the back. The driller then walked to a nearby worker and they determined that he should go to the clinic for further examination.

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