# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220091900014` · 07/06/2009 · Unimin Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 9.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Corporation
- **Mine:** [3100375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100375)
## Narrative

Employee stepped beyond berm to edge of bench in mine.  Edge broke away and he fell 18ft with falling material.  A rock struck his right shoulder.  He walked to his truck, drove to mine shop and was taken to Dr office for exam.  Xrays were negative.  Ice and light exercises were recommended.  Followup appt. 7/9/09.

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