# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220120190019` · 01/12/2012 · Bell County Coal Corporation
## 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:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 70
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bell County Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [1519336](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519336)
## Narrative

EE stated that he had hung a curtain 40 ft. inby spad 639 in #2 entry when a piece of rib apx. 4"" thick X 18"" wide X 24"" long fell and struck him on the right leg. Employee was transported to MARH hospital where he was diagnosed with both bones fractured in his lower leg.

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