# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220182760002` · 10/01/2018 · Norlite
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 5.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tradebe Northeast LLC
- **Operator:** Norlite
- **Mine:** [3000292](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000292)
## Narrative

The mechanic was using a 4# sledge hammer to drive a new pin for the spade bucket tooth of the 988B Front End Loader when hammer contacted the employees left pinky finger. Bleeding and swelling to the pinky was noticed immediately and the employee was taken to the clinic. The wound was stitched up, a rigid splint was issued and the employee was referred to an Ortho.  

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