# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092890029` · 10/05/2009 · CalPortland
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SCRATCH,ABRASION,SUPERFCL
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Taiheiyo Cement Corp
- **Operator:** CalPortland
- **Mine:** [0400037](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400037)
## Narrative

EE was holding slide gate in place while other mechanic attempted to knock it in while using a sledge hammer. The other mechanic swung the sledge, and it slipped off the slide gate and made contact with the EE causing an abrasion to  the left hand. EE was taken for medical evaluation and given modified duty, antibiotic and pain meds.

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