# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220150780026` · 03/08/2015 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by rolling or sliding object
- **Occupation:** Longwall operator, Chock operator, Shear operator, Plow operator
- **Activity:** Drill face, Rib, Side, Down
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 900
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

A trained longwall shearer operator was drilling the coal bottom floor in the 12 East longwall. The victim was struck by the rib falling and striking him in the knee. The roof control and protective equipment were compliant.

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