# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220122830026` · 09/21/2012 · XMV, 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:** Shuttle car, Ram car, Buggy
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 162
- **Mine experience:** 3.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** XMV, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4609261](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609261)
## Narrative

The EE stated that while having the shuttle car loaded in the face area, a section of rib/top rock rolled out and struck his right leg. The EE continued to work this shift and did not miss work until 9/29. Management was notified of potential loss workdays in 10/2/12.

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