# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220122750047` · 09/26/2012 · Redhawk Mining, LLC
## 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:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 187
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Thomas A  Potter; John M  Potter
- **Operator:** Redhawk Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519242](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519242)
## Narrative

While continuous miner operator was loading S/C, a loose portion of mine rib fell, striking him in the back, knocking him into the S/C. He was transported to a local helipad via ambulance and flown to St. Marys hospital in Huntington WV where he was treated for various injuries. Victim is in stable condition and doctors expect him to make a full recovery.

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