# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220171040021` · 04/14/2017 · Schaefer Enterprises of Deposit Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Driller, Highwall operator, Highwall drill operator
- **Activity:** Surface equipment, NEC
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 65
- **Mine experience:** 1.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry A  Schaefer
- **Operator:** Schaefer Enterprises of Deposit Inc
- **Mine:** [3003461](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003461)
## Narrative

Small drill operator operated in an area against a small high wall in an unsafe manner. Upon setting up the drill operator placed their back against the high wall at the drill operator's station. Several rocks (approximately 15-20lbs) became dislodged from a height of 2'-3' above the operator's shoulder height striking operator at the base of the neck and shoulder. 

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