# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220060110017` · 01/06/2006 · Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **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:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consol Pennsylvania Coal Company
- **Mine:** [3607416](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607416)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A COVER FOR THE HEADGATE DRIVE SPROCKET IN THE E-13 LONGWALL SET-UP SECTION. THE EE WAS ASSISTED BY ANOTHER EE THAT WAS USING A PRY BAR TO HELP INSTALL THE COVER IN TO THE CORRECT POSITION. THE PRY BAR SLIPPED AND THE COVER CAUGHT THE EMPLOYEE'S LEFT THUMB TIP BETWEEN THE COVER AND THE DRIVE ASSEMBLY. DIAGNOSED AS A FRACTURE & SUTURES WERE REQUIRED.

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