# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220161870028` · 06/24/2016 · Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Drill helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Klondex Mines Ltd
- **Operator:** Klondex Gold & Silver Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2602691](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602691)
## Narrative

Employee was tightening up a worn lifter spring for the core lifting shoe while holding the shoe in left hand.  The flathead screwdriver that was being used to narrow the gap broke off at the tip causing the tool to go through the opposite end and impacted employee's left palm.  

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