# SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
> MSHA accident `220231420010` · 05/09/2023 · US Mine Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** A Scott  Dockter
- **Operator:** US Mine Corp
- **Mine:** [0401878](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0401878)
## Narrative

IW was hooking up a small water trailer to a pickup truck. In the process EE fell and reached out to catch self. EE's left pointer finger tip was caught in between the trailer hitch and ball. Approximately 1/2"" of the tip was amputated. Taken to ER where they performed surgery to properly close the wound.

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