# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220101690010` · 06/14/2010 · Appomattox Lime Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David D  Willis
- **Operator:** Appomattox Lime Company
- **Mine:** [4400144](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400144)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to pry a metal beam into position, the beam dropped down catching his left thumb.

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