# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220013130035` · 11/02/2001 · Ralston Purina Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Operator:** Ralston Purina Company
- **Mine:** [2301602](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2301602)
## Narrative

EE WAS REPLACING TOOLING ASSEMBLY ON SLEEVER. AS HE WAS TIGHTENING BOLTS, THE TORQUE LIMITOR LET GO, CAUSING THE SLEEVE ASSEMBLY UNIT TO FALL. THE UNIT FELL ON HIS LEFT HAND CAUSING A LACERATI ON TO THE HAND.

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