# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220121660013` · 06/05/2012 · Rex Coal Co. Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Continuous miner
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Joseph T  Bennett
- **Operator:** Rex Coal Co. Inc
- **Mine:** [1519260](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519260)
## Narrative

Ee was operating the miner when the rib rolled and hit him in the leg.  It did not break any bones, but cause compartment syndrome about 12 hours after the accident.  After another 12 to 15 hours, the swelling eased.  No surgery or other medical treatment required.  Should be back to work in a few days.

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