# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042120051` · 07/15/2004 · Knott County Mining Company
## 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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 20
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Knott County Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1516567](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1516567)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING ON THE WATER TRUCK WHEN HE GOT HIS FINGER MASHED WITH A HAMMER. HE CONTINUED TO WORK UNTIL 7-26-04 WHEN HE WAS PLACED UNABLE TO RETURN TO WORK. HIS FINGER IS BROKEN AND HAD TO BE RESET.

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