# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172300003` · 08/08/2017 · McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quest Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** McCoy Elkhorn Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [1518775](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518775)
## Narrative

Very small piece of metal embedded in right thumb from hammering on miner chain. Did not seek medical attention until 08/10/2017.  Had metal surgically removed at hospital on 08/16/2017.  Employee missed no work.

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