# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220181200043` · 04/24/2018 · Miles Sand & Gravel Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Grinding
- **Injury source:** ABRAS STONE,WHEEL GRINDER
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Walt  Miles
- **Operator:** Miles Sand & Gravel Co
- **Mine:** [4503119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503119)
## Narrative

Miner was grinding on the wash plant when EE lost balance, falling backward.  EE leaned forward to compensate for the motion and landed the grinder from left hand onto EE's left hand.  Causing a laceration.

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