# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021480127` · 05/23/2002 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [0301541](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301541)
## Narrative

THEY WERE MAKING A LACE IN ONE OF THE BELTS. THE COMEALONG WAS HOOKED TO THE BELT CLAMPS HOLDING THE BELT TOGETHER WHILE THEY LACED THE BELT. AFTER MAKING THE LACE, EE WAS RELEASING THE COMEAL ONG AND IT SLIPPED, PINCHING HIS HAND AND BREAKING HIS LEFT THUMB.

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