# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220112310046` · 08/09/2011 · Signature Mining Services LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Randel L  Richmond
- **Operator:** Signature Mining Services LLC
- **Mine:** [4609082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609082)
## Narrative

Worker was walking away from the continuous miner to help repair a burst waterline. A rib approx. 4'6""x 32""x 9"" rolled off striking the victim in the back and knocking him down. Injuries include 2 fractures to pelvis, fractured tailbone and right ankle.

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