# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220010710062` · 01/18/2001 · Holnam Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 10.84 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A PIPE WRENCH IN THE SHIPPING MAINTENANCE SHOP. HE FELT A ""POP"" IN THE KNUCKLE OF HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER WHEN HE TIGHTENED A FITTING ON A PIECE OF PIPE WITH THE WRENCH. FINGER LA TER SWELLED. INJURY DID NOT BECOME REPORTABLE UNTIL HE SAW AN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALIST ON 3/7/01 & RECEIVED STERIOD INJECTION OF THE JOINT.

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