# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220090400023` · 02/02/2009 · Norris Asphalt Paving Co.
## 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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brady D  Meldrem
- **Operator:** Norris Asphalt Paving Co.
- **Mine:** [2302338](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302338)
## Narrative

Employee was using a hammer and a bar to loosen a screen. While swinging the hammer he missed the bar and struck his hand. He received a laceration that required stitches.

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