# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040350016` · 01/16/2004 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 22.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS ASSISTING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE REMOVE A BELT SAIL. INJURED EE WAS HOLDING THE SAIL AND THE OTHER EMPOYEE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED, MASHING EE'S RIGH T INDEX FINGER. THE INCIDENT CAUSED AN ABRASION / LACERATION TO HIS FINGER. THE EMPLOYEE WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS AVOID PINCH POINTS AND TO ALWAYS COMMUNICATE WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES.

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