# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220022380071` · 07/19/2002 · H B Mellott Estate Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Mill equipment
- **Injury source:** SURFACE MINING MACHINES
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Operator:** H B Mellott Estate Inc
- **Mine:** [3600168](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3600168)
## Narrative

CHIPPING VGF (FEEDER), MOVED TO REPOSITION HIMSELF & LOST BALANCE. HE EXTENDED HIS RIGHT HAND OUT TO CATCH HIMSELF & HIS RIGHT HAND LANDED ON A BOLT WHICH CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS HAND CAUSI NG NEED FOR 6 SUTURES.

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