HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED) at Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
The miner was performing a cable splice on a shuttle car cable. The employee was cutting away from himself when his finger slipped down toward the blade the tool. The following were not a factor: Rules, Regs, Skills, proficiency, Protective devises, equipment or clothing. Attitude may have been a factor. it was at the end of the shift and he may have been in a hurry.
U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration