HANDLING OF MATERIALS at River View Coal LLC
EE was working on the batteries on the Joy Ram Car where he had the lid raised. The lid came loose and fell on his left ring finger. EE went to the nurses station on site and was sent for x-rays where it was found to be fractured. EE returned to work the next shift and then went to Orthopedics Associates where he had it set. EE returned to work the next shift.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration