# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220061560012` · 06/01/2006 · Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Materis SA
- **Operator:** Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4405046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405046)
## Narrative

Mechanic was hammering a wedge to hold a crusher liner in place. Hammer glanced off of the wedge and traveled down and hit his other hand. He was supporting his weight with the hand that was struck. The position was slightly awkward and left his supporting hand in the line of fire. Working surface was somewhat unstable.

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