# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220051320009` · 05/02/2005 · Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 284
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** Meridian Aggregates Company, a Limited Partnership
- **Mine:** [3401634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401634)
## Narrative

EE was performing regular maintenance at the jaw crusher.  While turning a wrench, he felt a pop in his R. index finger.  Pain radiated towards his palm.  He thought that it would get better but it did not.  He reported this incident one week later on 5/9/05.  He was taken to the doctor and is being treated for an inflammed tendon.

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