# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220112240037` · 08/09/2011 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **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:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 20.56 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [3401289](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3401289)
## Narrative

Employee was lifting a 500 pound cradle when a lifting point that had been welded to the #2 finish mill broke.   The cradle fell in an arcing motion and struck the left hand.  It chipped two fingers at the knuckle and caused a tendon in the middle finger to tear loose.

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