# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220042820009` · 09/27/2004 · Appalachian Fuels LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Getting on or off equipment
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John C  Smith Jr
- **Operator:** Appalachian Fuels LLC
- **Mine:** [4607537](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607537)
## Narrative

Victim was climbing onto the generator when he slipped and caught himself with his hand on the floor.  Complained of pain in left thumb but continued working.  After his shift ended he went to the Emergency Room and an x-ray revealed a fractured thumb.

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