# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220023250005` · 11/20/2002 · —
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 22.57 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102632)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A BUCKET TOOTH. HE WAS USING AB&O HAMMER TO DRIVE THE TOOTH RETAINER PIN INTO PLACE. HE WAS HOLDING THE RETAINER PIN IN PLACE WITH HIS RT. HAND AND AS HE STRUCK THE PIN WITH THE HAMMER, THE HAMMER SLIPPED OFF THE PIN AND STRUCK HIS THUMB. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE & X-RAYS REVEALED A ""TUFT FRACTURE"" ON HIS THUMB. PLACED ON RESTRICTED DUTY.

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