# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220072010032` · 07/10/2007 · Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Belt foreman, Maintenance foreman, Maintenance supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 13.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Pine Ridge Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4607908](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607908)
## Narrative

EE was installing a new terminal end on contactor battery cable lead on the maintenance mantrip using a knocker type crimping tool & chipping hammer. While striking the crimping tool, a piece of metal flew off striking EE in the left hand between thumb & forefinger. Result: puncture & a piece of metal in his hand. Metal was surgically removed the next day & required 4 sutures.

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