# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220023180012` · 10/30/2002 · Emerald 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:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Move non-self-propelled equip
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FOOT(NOT ANKLE/TOE)/TARSUS/METATARSUS
- **Days lost:** 46
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Emerald Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605466](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605466)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS PULLING DOWN A RIB. WHEN HE PULLED THE RIB DOWN IT HIT A BELT STANDARD THAT WAS STANDING AGAINST THE RIB. THE BELT STANDARD IN TURN FELL OVER STRIKING HIS LEFT FOOT. HE BROKE A MET ATARSAL BONE.

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