# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082620011` · 09/10/2008 · O-N Minerals (James River) Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** SCAFFOLDS,STAGING,ETC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** O-N Minerals (James River) Company
- **Mine:** [4402786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4402786)
## Narrative

Securing/tightening a door on the bottom of a closed hopper rail car using a 6' Rod ""Rail Car Hopper Tool"". As pressure was applied the railcar gate mechanism failed. The sudden release of downward tension on the bar resulted in EE right hand striking against the rail scale platform.

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