# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220143460018` · 11/04/2014 · Emerald Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

The injured was operating the continuous miner when a piece of rib measuring 3' by 3' by 3"" struck him in the right shoulder/scapula area.  The injured has continued to work at his normal job and continued to have pain in his shoulder.  An MRI revealed some tearing in his shoulder.  The injured began receiving physical therapy on 11/24/2014.  This is a Medical Treatment Accident.

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