# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220121160005` · 04/16/2012 · Amboy Aggregates J.V.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ralph Clayton & Sons Material Lp; Great Lakes Dredge & Dock LLC
- **Operator:** Amboy Aggregates J.V.
- **Mine:** [2800973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800973)
## Narrative

EE was installing a new grounding rod (3/4 copper) with a hammer. He missed the piece his hand took the impact slicing his left palm.

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