# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220120650020` · 02/27/2012 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Climb scaffolds, Ladders
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

Employee was standing on a 3' ladder placing the top block on the top of a stopping in the 2-1 crosscut. The ladder failed and the employee fell to the ground while holding the block, resulting in his left third and fourth fingers being caught between the mine floor and the block. Employee suffered a bruise to his fingers.

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