# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220091100006` · 03/12/2009 · Lone Mountain Processing 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:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 309
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Arch Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Lone Mountain Processing LLC
- **Mine:** [1518647](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518647)
## Narrative

While shoveling a tailpiece, the employee was struck by a piece of rib rock on the head and neck.  The rock measured 30"" by 8"" and was 1"" to 4"" in thickness.  The employee continued working and started missing work on 4/13/2009.

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