# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220133540003` · 08/22/2013 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 112
- **Mine experience:** 33.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

Removing ventilation tubing and was struck by a falling rib 2 feet x 3 feet x 1-1/2 feet thick that struck him on the left side of his body on the shoulder, arm, leg and knee. He continued to work until 12/16/13 at which time he was taken off work for surgery to his left knee for a  meniscus tear.

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