I agree with mn: the flag was likely thrown by an official who was unaware of either the fair catch or where the ball was. However, in that case, you pick up the flag.
As far as safety, I don't agree that would be a sufficient reason for the BIB only call. If you consider the contact unsafe, then you have a personal foul. Its a bit like calling holding after the pass was thrown. There's no reason to call it, but we will enforce personal and flagrant infractions, though not as holding.
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