# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220171990009` · 07/15/2017 · Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ACCIDENT ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Accident type, without injuries
- **Occupation:** —
- **Activity:** —
- **Injury source:** —
- **Nature of injury:** —
- **Body part:** —
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Solvay S A
- **Operator:** Solvay Chemicals,  Inc
- **Mine:** [4801295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801295)
## Narrative

Portion of the side wall (rib) had fallen due to water erosion by a nearby sump impairing two stoppings at the bottom of shaft #3. In order to effect repairs in this area, power and ventilation were shut down after mine employees were evacuated. Repairs were effective, power and ventilation were restored within two hours.

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