# OTHER
> MSHA accident `220101270023` · 05/01/2010 · Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** OTHER
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** ANIMALS,INSCTS,BRDS,REPTL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Westmoreland Coal Company
- **Operator:** Westmoreland Absaloka Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [2400910](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2400910)
## Narrative

While fueling a pickup at the main gas pump, the injured employee was nipped in the left index finger by a coyote pup that has been hanging around the main shop area. The employee was transported to the local ER, received a tetanus shot & was released to return to work. The treating physician recommended follow up rabies vaccination & that series was started on May 3rd.

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