# FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
> MSHA accident `220261820040` · 06/26/2026 ·  Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** FALL OF FACE/RIB/PILLAR/SIDE/HIGHWALL
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Master mechanic, Foreman, Supervisor
- **Activity:** Walking, Running
- **Injury source:** CAVING ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** ACNR Holdings, Inc
- **Operator:**  Marion County Coal Resources, Inc. 
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

Walking outby from #2 face of 8W at 41 block intersection the rib corner ""popped"" and they put a hand up to cover their face. A rock came out of the upper rib corner and struck their hand causing an open fracture and dislocation to the distal phalange of their right index finger. No problems with equipment or compliance issues, training or PPE.

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