# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082540028` · 08/26/2008 · Homestake Mining Company Of California
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Greaser, Grease man, Oiler, Lube man, Dragline oiler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Gold Corp
- **Operator:** Homestake Mining Company Of California
- **Mine:** [2602307](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602307)
## Narrative

Ruby Hill requests that this injury not be charged as a mine related accident because employee was in non-compliance with drug policy.  The employee received a grease injection at the top of his left index finger between the second and third knuckle.  He received medical treatment on 9/1/08. He admitted use before and after the incident.

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