# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220143290002` · 11/14/2014 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 19.1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4800732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800732)
## Narrative

While removing a pin for a dozer undercarriage, a Maintenance Technician pinched his thumb with the slide sledge.

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