EE STATES THAT WHILE OPERATING THE ROOF BOLTER, HE HIT THE JAW LEVER IN ERROR. HIS RIGHT HAND WAS ON THE DRILL STEEL AND WHEN THE JAWS CLOSED, IT STRUCK HIS HAND. THE INCIDENT REPORT STATED LA CERATION/CONTUSION TO RIGHT THUMB AND INDEX FINGER. HOWEVER, A MEDICAL REPORT RECEIVED 11-29-00 INDICATES A TUFT FRACTURE TO THE RIGHT THUMB. 11-29-00 IS FIRST NOTICE INJURY INVOLVED FRACTURE