# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220161320019` · 05/07/2016 · Newmont USA Limited
## 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:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 24.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2601942](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601942)
## Narrative

Maint techs were changing out sub adapter as retainer was broken at the hex head. Welder cut old sub adapter off and techs proceeded to remove pin with pin punch and sledge hammer. The tech held the pin punch with left hand on the end of handle and right hand on the handle near the punch. The sledge hammer glanced off of the punch striking employee's right index finger and knuckle.

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