EE RAISED THE BATTERY LID ON A 582 SCOOP IN E-8 LONGWALL SECTION TO CHECK THE BATTERIES. AS HE TURNED TO REACH FOR THE HYDROMETER IN A POUCH ON HIS LEFT HIP, THE BATTERY LID FELL CATCHING HIS RIGHT 5TH FINGER & 4TH FINGER BETWEEN THE BATTERY LID AND FRAME. EE WAS WEARING GLOVES. INJURED RECEIVED 7 STITCHES AND A FRACTURED LITTLE FINGER.