# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042360072` · 08/13/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE IS HIRED THROUGH A TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCY. ON 8/13 THIS LABORATORY TECH COMPLAINED OF RIGHT THUMB PAIN FROM USING INDUSTRIAL SHEARS ON A REPETATIVE BASIS FOR SEVERAL WEEKS. SEEN BY TEMP AGENCY PHYSICIAN & DIAGNOSED WITH RIGHT THUMB TENDONITIS/STRAIN. RIGHT HAND SPLINTED WITH LIMITED & RESTRICTED DUTY FOR 2 WEEKS.

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