# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032760034` · 09/29/2003 · Graymont Western Lime Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary 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:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Michael  Nast
- **Operator:** Graymont Western Lime Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700222](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700222)
## Narrative

EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO BREAK THE MERRICK AIRLOCK WITH THE CHAIN STILL ON. HE WAS USING A PIPE WRENCH, HIS RIGHT HAND SLIPPED OFF THE PIPE WRENCH. THIS ACTION CAUSED HIM TO SMASH HIS RIGHT MIDDLE FINGER. HE RECEIVED A SMALL CUT BELOW THE NAIL AND MASSIVE BRUISING OF THE NAIL.

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