# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220132530018` · 09/06/2013 · Empire Iron Mining Partnership
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 2.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cliffs Natural Resources Inc; ArcelorMittal
- **Operator:** Empire Iron Mining Partnership
- **Mine:** [2001012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2001012)
## Narrative

Employee was barring lodged materials when the bar struck his hand and injured his right ring finger. He was evaluated by a physician and diagnosed with a fractured finger. Sutures were administered and employee was released back to work with restrictions. Employee could not return to light duty work as scheduled due to taking narcotic pain medications.

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