# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002640032` · 09/13/2000 · Reynolds Metals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Bar down, Includes scaling
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Operator:** Reynolds Metals Company
- **Mine:** [4100906](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100906)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS DESCALING ON #3 WASHER OVERFLOW TANK WHEN A PIECE OF SCALE FELL, STRIKING HIS LEFT HAND. THE SCALE CAUSED A LACERATION TO HIS HAND WHICH REQUIRED STITCHES. EMPLOYEE IS NOT LOSIN G ANY TIME AND IS NOT ON WORK RESTRICTIONS.

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