Mining Incidents

North Surface Mine Coal

Holden, Mingo Condado, WV  ·  Abandoned
ID de mina MSHA: 4607165

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Muertes
0
Incidentes totales
48
Años en registro
2000–2018
Último incidente
Jun 2018
Historial de cumplimiento
Citaciones de MSHA desde 2000
431
citaciones
234
significativas y sustanciales
$221,601
multas propuestas
$178,614
pagado a la fecha
Fuente: datos de violaciones de MSHA, actualizados semanalmente.
Tasas de seguridad trimestrales
Citaciones por millón de horas trabajadas, según lo reportado a MSHA
Trimestre Horas trabajadas Citaciones S&S Por 1M hrs
2021 Q2 0 0 0
2021 Q1 0 0 0
2020 Q4 0 2 1
2020 Q2 0 0 0
2019 Q4 0 3 0
2019 Q3 0 0 0
2019 Q2 5,660 2 2 353.4
2019 Q1 13,513 2 0 148.0
Los trimestres con menos de 100,000 horas reportadas aparecen atenuados: muy pocas horas para una tasa estable.
No se registran muertes en esta mina.

Incidentes reportables

48 en archivo

2018 · 2 incidentes

2 de junio de 2018 WV · Carbón Maquinista (tornero) RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Caída sobre o contra objetos

June 2nd, EE was working with another person on the bottom of a Cat 785B truck. The bed was turned upside down exposing the bottom side of the bed. EE was walking down the length of the bed & was stepping over of the bolsters. Due to moisture on the bed, EE's foot slipped & EE fell awkwardly backward on right leg.

22 de febrero de 2018 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Lexington Coal Company, LLC · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee stated while installing a left hand turbo on an off road truck they felt a sharp pain in right shoulder didn't see a physician until 3/27 and was placed on light duty - non available off work as of 3/28/18

2017 · 2 incidentes

6 de abril de 2017 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Highland Mining Company · Golpeado por objeto proyectado

The truck the injured employee was operating, was being loaded and dust came through the window that was rolled down halfway, and employee felt dust go into left eye.

25 de enero de 2017 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Highland Mining Company · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

While removing a cutting edge. The employee was pushing a carriage nut back into the slot that keeps it from turning with left hand while the impact was still on the bolt, EE was attempting to pick up on the impact with right hand when inadvertently activated the impact causing the nut to rotate at a high rate speed resulting in a laceration to left middle finger.

2015 · 2 incidentes

5 de mayo de 2015 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Highland Mining Company · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

On January 31, 2015 this employee was terminated due to a Lay off at the mine site. On May 7th, 2015, this mine was notified that this employee has been diagnosed with an occupational illness of pneumoconiosis.

24 de enero de 2015 WV · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador NEUMOCONIOSIS (ENFERMEDAD PULMONAR POR POLVO)
Highland Mining Company · Inhalación de radiaciones, cáusticos, sustancias tóxicas y nocivas

Claim filed for pneumoconiosis. X-ray date of 1/24/15. Employee termination date was 8/8/14.

2014 · 1 incidente

3 de diciembre de 2014 WV · Carbón Guardia de seguridad, Vigilante TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Highland Mining Company · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee driving company truck checking truck dump & gate. A deer ran in front of him - he steered to miss deer & drove into bank - road was wet - muddy.

2013 · 1 incidente

6 de noviembre de 2013 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo al jalar o empujar objetos

Pulling on a Bolt on a 993K Loader & felt something pop behind Right knee.

2012 · 4 incidentes

20 de noviembre de 2012 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión de acarreo/fuera de carretera/carbón/mineral/mina/cantera/roca/llanta neumática, Conductor de camión de transporte RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Employee was dismounting a 785 rock truck when he stepped to the ground he twisted his ankle.

7 de septiembre de 2012 WV · Carbón Soldador (de taller) RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde escaleras de mano

On 9/7/2012 Employee lost balance while on a 5 foot step ladder and jumped to the ground, landing on his feet. He continued to work until 2/11/2013 when he was taken off for surgery to repair ligament damage to his knee.

20 de marzo de 2012 WV · Carbón Soldador (de taller) MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

Employee was lifting an acetylene tank to place back into storage area and felt pain in his back. He continued to have pain and on 6/14/2012 he sought medical treatment and was prescribed physical therapy.

1 de febrero de 2012 WV · Carbón Operador de bulldozer, Operador universal, Operador de equipo pesado, Ingeniero operador MAQUINARIA
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

Employee was operating a DllR dozer in shot material, while backing up he trammed over a rock causing a pain in his neck. Employee continued to work until 2/6/2012 when he was take off work due to increase in pain.

2011 · 1 incidente

14 de octubre de 2011 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE was picking up a pressure plate for a powder truck when he felt a pain in his left shoulder, resulting in a strain/sprain.

2010 · 1 incidente

1 de diciembre de 2010 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado por objeto que cae

Removing tailgate when a bolt broke in tailgate causing tailgate to fall unexpectedly and knocking him from elevated position on ladder and falling on him.

2007 · 1 incidente

3 de abril de 2007 WV · Carbón Operador de excavadora de cangilones rotativos RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

EE had raised the hood on an ex370 excavator during his pre-shift. While the hood was in the raised position it unexpectedly fell, striking him, causing him to lose his balance and fall approx. 7 feet to the ground. EE landed on his right arm causing a fracture to the elbow.

2006 · 2 incidentes

25 de mayo de 2006 WV · Carbón Bandero, Operario de transportador, Trabajador de banda transportadora, Operario de puente móvil, Operador de alimentador, Vigilante de transportador TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Alex Energy Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

Member was shoveling the hi-line tray out on an addcar. He placed his right foot against the end of the guide and it got caught between the guide and the pusher jack.

6 de mayo de 2006 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

Was cutting brush, went to throw small tree over embankment, turned and injured right hip.

2004 · 2 incidentes

28 de febrero de 2004 WV · Carbón Cargador frontal, Operador de pala-traílla, Operador de traílla, Cargador (payloader), Operador de equipo de traílla RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

ee was in the process of conducting his pre-op check on his 992c loader. he had just finished a walk around and was mounting his loader when he struck his right shoulder on an open engine compartment door. when this happened he fell to the ground causing a contusion to his left hip.

20 de enero de 2004 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina SIN VALOR REGISTRADO
Alex Energy Inc · Sin valor registrado

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GUIDING THE MINER CABLEAND WATERLINE ONTO THE ADD-CAR AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. WHILE GUIDING THE CABLE HE POSITIONED BOTH FEET UNDER THE CAR. WHEN THE CAR ADVANC ED FORWARD AND ROLLED OFF THE LAUNCH, IT SAT DOWN ON HIS FEET.

2003 · 4 incidentes

19 de diciembre de 2003 WV · Carbón Dinamitero, Disparador, Pegador de tiros, Trabajador de explosivos, Cuadrilla de pólvora RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE STEPPED INTO HOLE AND TWISTED KNEE WHILE LOADING BLAST HOLES. REFUSED ON SITE MEDICAL TREATMENT. SAW E.R. DOCTOR ON 12/20/03. TREATED WITH LEG BRACE AND RX MEDICATION.

30 de julio de 2003 WV · Carbón SIN VALOR REGISTRADO
Alex Energy Inc · Sin valor registrado

EE SHUT THE CAB DOOR OF THE DRILL ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

29 de junio de 2003 WV · Carbón Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS REPLACING A ROLLER ON A HIGHWALL MINER CAR. EE STATED THAT WHEN HE STEPPED FORWARD HIS RT. KNEE GAVE OUT. THIS IS A REOCCURING INJURY FROM A PRIOR ACCIDENT. THIS ACCIDENT IS BEING CLASS IFIED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

25 de abril de 2003 WV · Carbón Operador de retroexcavadora, Operador de excavadora sobre orugas, Operador de grúa MAQUINARIA
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO MOVE A ROCK. AS HE GOT BEHIND THE ROCK AND BEGAN TO MOVE IT, THE ROCK ROLLED TOWARD AND SUDDENLY ROLLED BACKWARDS STRIKING THE DOZER.

2002 · 14 incidentes

17 de octubre de 2002 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

MECHANIC COMPLAINED THAT HIS RIGHT KNEE WAS BOTHERING HIM. HE STATED THAT HE HAD NOT BEEN STRUCK OR HAD STRUCK ANYTHING WITH HIS KNEE. HOWEVER, HE IS UP AND DOWN A LOT ON HIS KNEES CHANGING TI RES, BRAKES, SPRINGS AND OTHER RELATED JOBS.

27 de septiembre de 2002 WV · Carbón Conductor de camión TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

EE WAS HAULING COAL WITH A TRACTOR & TRAILER WHEN HE WAS COMING UP A HILL. THE TRUCK LOST TRACTION AND WENT BACKWARDS, CAUSING IT TO JACKKNIFE. THE TRACTOR CAME OFF THE GROUND AND WHEN IT CAME BACK DOWN HE STRUCK HIS CHIN ON THE STEERING WHEEL.

9 de septiembre de 2002 WV · Carbón Pesador, Encargado de báscula RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída sobre o contra objetos

MEMBER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF LIFTING A 5-GALLON BUCKET OUT IN THE SUPPLY YARD WHEN HE SLIPPED & FELL. AS HE FELL MEMBER REACHED & GRABBED A PIECE OF SHEET METAL TO CATCH HIMSELF RESULTING IN A LACERATION TO HIS MIDDLE FINGER ON HIS RIGHT HAND.

26 de agosto de 2002 WV · Carbón Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS WORKING ON A FOOT SHAFT WHILE THE MINER WAS DOWN. HE WAS UNDER THE HEAD ABOUT 3:00 A.M. WHEN HIS LOWER BACK BEGAN TO TIGHTEN UP. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL IT WAS UNBEARABLE AROUND 5 A. M. HE LEFT THE JOB WITHOUT FILLING OUT AN ACCIDENT REPORT. AFTER TALKING TO HIS CREW THERE WAS NO INCIDENT LEADING TO THIS SITUATION.

3 de agosto de 2002 WV · Carbón Dinamitero, Disparador, Pegador de tiros, Trabajador de explosivos, Cuadrilla de pólvora MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EMPLOYEE WAS HELPING LOAD BLAST HOLES WHILE OPERATING THE HYDRAULIC CONTROLS, A HOSE RUPTURED SPRAYING THE EMPLOYEE WITH FLUID. HE REACTED BY JUMPING AWAY FROM THE TRUCK RESULTING IN A STRAIN OF HIS LEFT HIP. SAW PHYSICIAN ON 8/5/02.

25 de julio de 2002 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REMOVING A CAR PIN FROM THE ADDCAR WHEN THE TIP OF HIS RIGHT INDEX FINGER GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND THE RELEASE LATCH OF THE PIN.

15 de mayo de 2002 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MAQUINARIA
Alex Energy Inc · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

TAKING SEAT OUT OF TRUCK WHEN THE SEAT DROPPED DOWN ON LEFT HAND AND WRIST. IN ATTEMPTING TO FREE EE WITH A CUTTING TORCH. HE RECIEVED MINOR BURNS TO WRIST AREA.

19 de abril de 2002 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS MAKING A SPLICE IN SOME ELECTRICAL WIRE WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CAUSING A LACERATION TO HIS LEFT HAND.

18 de abril de 2002 WV · Carbón Engrasador, Engrasador, Aceitero, Lubricador, Aceitero de dragalina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF GREASING A DOZER. AS HEWAS MOUNTING THE DOZER HIS LEFT KNEE GAVE OUT CAUSING HIM TO LAND ON THE GROUND.

16 de abril de 2002 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde andamios, pasarelas, plataformas

EE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HOOKING UP AN ADD CAR WHEN HE SLIPPED ONT HE WALKWAY SURFACE OF THE LAUNCH PAD. WHEN EE FELL HE LANDED ONT HE LEFT SIDE OF HIS BODY INJURING HIS LEFT ELBOW.

12 de abril de 2002 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado por objeto que rueda o se desliza

CHANGING TIRE ON CAT ROCK TRUCK AND TOOK THE WHEEL APART AND WAS ROLLING THE (SIDE RING) WHEEL PART AND IT HAD A BURR STICKING OUT AND CUT THE RT. HAND PALM AREA.

1 de abril de 2002 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MAQUINARIA
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado por... no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS HOLDING UP A CABLE WHILE STACKER BELT WAS BEING PUSHED INTO PLACE. THE STACKER BELT HIT A SET OF STEPS. THE STEPS STRUCK AND LACERATED HIS KNEE, REQUIRING 8 STITCHES. NOTE: EE COULD HAV E RETURNED NEXT SHIFT. HE WORKS 6 DAYS AND OFF 3. HIS SCHEDULED DAYS OFF WERE 4-2-02, 4-03-02 AND 4-4-02. HE RETURNED NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT ON 4-5-02.

31 de marzo de 2002 WV · Carbón Electricista, Liniero HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EMPLOYEE WAS PUTTING MOTOR IN AN ADD CAR. IN THE PROCESS HE WAS PRYING WITH A SLATE BAR. AS HE WAS PRYING THE BAR SLIPPED CAUSING HIM TO TWIST HIS RIGHT WRIST.

25 de marzo de 2002 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina HERRAMIENTAS MANUALES (SIN MOTOR)
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

MEMBER WAS HELPING COMPLETE A BELT SPLICE IN THE BELLY BELT OF THE HIGHWALL MINER. HE WAS UNDER THE LAUNCH ON HIS KNEES WHEN HE FELT PAIN AS HE STOOD UP.

2001 · 7 incidentes

18 de diciembre de 2001 WV · Carbón Dinamitero, Disparador, Pegador de tiros, Trabajador de explosivos, Cuadrilla de pólvora MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo, no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS SHOVELING STEMMING (DRILL CUTTINGS) INTO A BLAST HOLE. DIRT WAS MUDDY & HEAVY. EE STRAINED BACK WHILE SHOVELING.

6 de noviembre de 2001 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Alex Energy Inc · Golpeado contra un objeto en movimiento

MEMBER WAS GOING TO ANOTHER SPREAD OF EQUIPMENT TO FUEL, WHEN GOING DOWN A HILL HE LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK CAUSING HIM TO HIT A MOUNTAIN SIDE.THIS RESULTED IN A CRACKED PELVIS AND CHEST BRUISES.

20 de septiembre de 2001 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina TRANSPORTE MOTORIZADO
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

MEMBER WAS OPERATING THE 769 WATER TRUCK DOWN A GRADE WHEN IT BEGAN TO SLIDE. HE JUMPED FROM THE TRUCK LANDING ON HIS KNEE CAUSING A TEAR TO THE SKIN ABOVE THE LEFT KNEE.

23 de agosto de 2001 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Contacto con objetos o sustancias calientes

MEMBER WAS IN PROCESS OF ADDING ANTIFREEZE TO THE HIGHWALL MINER GENERATOR WHEN HE TOOK THE CAP OFF CAUSING HOT ANTIFREEZE TO HIT HIM IN THE FACE CAUSING MILD BURNS.

11 de mayo de 2001 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída sobre o contra objetos

MEMBER STUMBLED AND HIT HIS HEAD AGAINST THE SIDE OF A DML DRILL KNOCKING HIS HARD HAT OFF CAUSING A LACERATION TO THE SIDE OF HIS HEAD.

28 de enero de 2001 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

VICTIM WAS REPAIRING SHOVEL BUCKET. WHEN HE BEGAN TO DISMOUNT HE SLIPPED AND FELL TO GROUND BREAKING HIS LEG.

2000 · 4 incidentes

30 de diciembre de 2000 WV · Carbón Obrero, Herrero, Cuadrilla, Mensajero de repuestos, Peón, Recolector, Operario de mina MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Atrapado en, bajo o entre, no clasificado en otra parte

EE WAS PULLING CABLE OFF OF HIGHWALL MINER. HIS RT INDEX FINGER WAS SMASHED BETWEEN MINER & CABLE GUARD RESULTING IN FRACTURE & LACERATION

9 de noviembre de 2000 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

CLIMBING OFF ROCK TRUCK, SLIPPED & FELL

19 de octubre de 2000 WV · Carbón Encargado de mantenimiento, Mecánico, Reparador/Encargado de servicio, Calderero, Abastecedor de combustible, Técnico de llantas, Técnico de servicio en campo MANEJO DE MATERIALES
Alex Energy Inc · Sobreesfuerzo al levantar objetos

EE LIFTED A SHOVEL TOOTH, WHEN HE TURNED TO PUT THE TOOTH ON THE SHOVEL HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE

22 de mayo de 2000 WV · Carbón Gerente de mina, Capataz de mina, Propietario de mina RESBALÓN O CAÍDA DE PERSONA
Alex Energy Inc · Caída desde una máquina

EMPLOYEE WAS PERFORMING HIS DUTIES BY LISTENING TO AND CHECKING MACHINE WHILE IN OPERATION WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE. HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF WITH ENTRY DOOR OF SHOVEL. THUMB WAS CAUGHT I N DOOR AND AS A RESULT HE SUFFERED A FRACTURE TOHIS RIGHT THUMB.