EMPLOYEE WAS USING A KNIFE TO CUT A RUBBER CONDUIT HOSE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND HE CUT HIS INDEX FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND. CAUSE OF THIS INJURY WAS AWARENESS AND NOT WEARING PROTECTIVE HAND EQU IP. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES/REGS WAS A FACTOR, PROTECTIVE EQUIP A FACTOR, MINER PROFIENCY A FACTOR, MINING EQUIPMENT/SYSTEMS NOT A FACTOR.