# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220072570018` · 09/12/2007 · Oxford Mining Co. LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles C  Ungurean
- **Operator:** Oxford Mining Co. LLC
- **Mine:** [3304414](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304414)
## Narrative

Employee was working on 4400 TK bed. He was carrying a piece of steel, slipped on wet bed (from dew) and tried to catch himself from falling with his left hand. It bent his little finger backwards. Doctor said it tore tendons and for him to take two days off.

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