# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220152260065` · 08/07/2015 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** DRUM,PULY,SHEAVE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** AMPUTATION OR ENUCLEATION
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 27.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

The employee was performing the task of removing belts on the A.L. Fireroom hazardous bag house.  The mechanic positioned a screw driver against the sheave and was prying the belt to remove it, at which time the screw driver slipped off the sheave resulting in his hand coming in contact with the pulley severing his left ring finger.

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