# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083530028` · 12/11/2008 · Columbia River Carbonates
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northwest Carbonates; Bleeck Management
- **Operator:** Columbia River Carbonates
- **Mine:** [4503286](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4503286)
## Narrative

Miner was driving bearing shaft out of gearbox with hammer and  brass punch. Shard of punch broke off and was driven into right hand between thumb and index finger. Miner transported to physician and shard surgically removed. Miner missed next scheduled work day and returned to regular duties on 12/15/08.

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