# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220003460121` · 12/01/2000 · Freedom Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, NEC
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Freedom Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1507082](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507082)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS OPERATING A ROOF BOLTER WHEN HE LOST HIS FOOTING. HE PUT HIS RIGHT HAND ON THE DRILL POD TO PREVENT HIMSELF FROM FALLING. A PIECE OF DRILL STEEL FELL OUT THE BOLT HOLE AND STRUC K HIS RIGHT RING FINGR. CAUSING A LACERATION REQUIRING STITCHES.

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