# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220022910024` · 10/11/2002 · Marfork Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Marfork Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608374](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608374)
## Narrative

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO REPLACE A BEARING ON A DRYER CIRCULATING FAN HE PLACED A PIPE WRENCH ON THE FAN'S SHAFT TO SECURE IT. THE OTHER FANS CREATED A DRAFT CAUSING THE SHAFT TO TURN CATCHING HIS HAND BETWEEN IT & THE DRYER WALL FRACTURING HIS RIGHT THUMB.

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