# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032450086` · 08/27/2003 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying 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:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 28.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3608375](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608375)
## Narrative

EE WAS MAKING A SPLICE IN A MACHINE CABLE. AS HE STRUCK THE SPLICING ANVIL WITH A HAMMER, A SLIVER OF STEEL SPALLED OFF AND STRUCK EE ON LEFT HAND BETWEEN THUMB AND FIRST FINGER IMPALING ITSEL F.

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