# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220101870036` · 06/30/2010 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609163](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609163)
## Narrative

Miner operator and M.R.S. operator set up in #2 Block to begin pillaring. The right rib popped and rolled hitting M.R.S. operator on right calf. After checking roof and rib again, they loaded out first lift before end of shift. On way to mantrip, M.R.S. operator said his leg was wet and discovered a tear in his calf. He was transported to hospital for sutures.

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