# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220103210038` · 11/10/2010 · Cumberland 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,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 159
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

Changing a tram shaft on the shearer. He was on the face side of the machine and while under a shield, the coal face rolled out and struck him on the head, neck and back from behind. The piece was 4' X 3' X 2"" thick.

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