# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220041880037` · 05/24/2004 · Hanson Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 0.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100059](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100059)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS LETTING CABLE OUT FROM THE CORNER CABLE WINCH. THE BRAKE FAILED CAUSING THE WINCH HANDLE TO SPIN OUT OF THE EE'S HAND. WHEN THE HANDLE SPUN IT HIT THE EE'S RIGHT HAND. THE HANDLE CUT HIS FINGERS & CRACKED/BROKE THE BONE IN HIS RING FINGER. EE WAS RELEASING UNDER TENSION.

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