# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220112240020` · 08/03/2011 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## 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:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609048](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609048)
## Narrative

Employee was bolting in 6 right when a piece of rock approximately 24"" x 3"" x 2"" fell from the rib striking employee on the lower back. Employee was treated by EMT's at the scene and transported by Whitesville Ambulance to CAMC General Division. Employee had xrays taken which was negative but was referred to a spine specialist for further treatment.

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