# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220010460033` · 02/08/2001 · Lafarge Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Corp
- **Mine:** [3300069](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300069)
## Narrative

MINER WAS USING A PORTA-POWER AND BLOCK OF WOOD TO SPREAD RAILS ON CLINKER COOLER DRAG BOX TO EXPAND THE GAP BETWEEN TWO ANGLES. A LOUD POP WAS HEARD. THE PRESSURE CAUSED THE WOOD TO BE FLUNG OUT HITTING MINER ON FINGER, WHILE PORTA-POWER &REST OF ASSEMBLY FELL INTO DRAG BOX. THERE WAS AFAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC FITTING.

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