# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220162850061` · 10/04/2016 · Imerys Talc America, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc America, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4102113](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102113)
## Narrative

Two middle fingers were caught between derailer and railroad track when switching derailer to closed position.  Employee sustained a cut to third finger which required two sutures and the fourth finger sustained a hairline fracture.  In accordance to company policy, the employee underwent drug and alcohol testing which yielded a failed result.  

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