# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220130780004` · 02/15/2012 · Salem Stone Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** Welding or cutting
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Doug  Dalton
- **Operator:** Salem Stone Corp
- **Mine:** [4400089](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400089)
## Narrative

EE was on a scaffold 4' off ground welding hooks to hold electrical cables, he went to move and a board had been moved causing him to fall. Lanyard caught him but he tit his rt hand on scaffold causing injury. He did not report to management. Co-workers asked if he needed to go to Dr, he stated he was okay. Reported 11/12/12. He has surgery for joint locked in flexion.

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