# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220121030032` · 03/20/2012 · Big River Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coal Field Transports, Inc.
- **Operator:** Big River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609136](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609136)
## Narrative

Contractor was chain ratcheting rails together to put ties in, when the hook slipped off and flew back, striking him in the right hand. The hook tore the skin between his pinkie and ring finger at the knuckle which required stitches.

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