# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220000560028` · 02/17/2000 · Bridger Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** MOTORS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 18.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4800677](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800677)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO LOOSEN A BOLT. THE HAND TOOL BEING USED SLIPPED AND THE EE'S LEFT KNUCKLE STRUCK AGAINST AN ENGINE CASTING. THIS RESULTED IN A LACERATION TO THE LEFT KNUCKLE, WHICH RE QUIRED SUTURES.

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