# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220081910008` · 07/03/2008 · Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** American Electric Power Company Inc
- **Operator:** Dolet Hills Lignite Company LLC
- **Mine:** [1601031](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601031)
## Narrative

While rolling up a length of 1 1/4 inch rubber hose at a remote fueling location, the mechanic stumbled and fell. While attempting to catch himself with his right hand, a small rock punctured his palm. Closing the wound required three stitches and a tetanus shot was given.

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