On 08/01/2005, EE reported to his supervisor that he had injured his hand on the job on 07/24/05. He thought he had a metal splinter in his right hand. He tried to dig the splinter out with his pocket knife without success. X-ray & CT scan reveal no metal splinter, however, an absess is present.Treating physcian prescribed antibotics. Placed on restricted duty on 08/01/05.