# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220151460021` · 05/18/2015 · Alton Coal Development LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James J  Wayland
- **Operator:** Alton Coal Development LLC
- **Mine:** [4202639](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202639)
## Narrative

Subject was installing a wedge on the portal canopy.  The subject was using an ax.  The ax slipped and hit his left index finger just below the base of the finger nail.

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