# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220060170018` · 01/11/2006 · Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates Pacific Southwest Inc
- **Mine:** [0401838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401838)
## Narrative

While cutting flag cable for a water conveyor extension with a short handled four pound sledge hammer, the hammer missed the correct contact.  It instead struck the employee on the webbing of the left hand between the forefinger and thumb.

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