# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040840014` · 03/19/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

Employee was using a wrench to loosen interior fittings on an air compressor. While exerting pressure on the wrench, the fitting released causing him to strike the middle knuckle on his left middle finger against a sharp edge. This resulted in a jagged laceration requiring 2 stitches to close the wound.

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