# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220181160004` · 04/16/2018 · Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cementos Argos S A
- **Operator:** Quikrete Construction Materials, LLC 
- **Mine:** [3800305](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3800305)
## Narrative

Mechanic trying to remove coupling hub from head shaft of limestone feeder. Using a strong back with a port-a-power ram and 1/2"" all-thread rods to rig coupling for removal. While applying pressure to the ram, a rod broke & strong back swung around & hit mechanic on left hand. Treated as first aid but did not improve, instructed to go to doctor & x-ray found broken bone.

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