# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220133100015` · 10/31/2013 · Excel Mining, LLC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Roof bolter, Inserting bolt
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining, LLC.
- **Mine:** [1519515](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519515)
## Narrative

Employee was in the process of installing permanent roof support as he leaned forward to straighten bolt he lost his balance causing him to fall forward, mashing the tip of his right index finger between the roof bolt plate and the boom of the bolter. He was taken to local ER and referred to a hand specialist. Surgery was needed to repair the damage to his finger.

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