# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220183100008` · 11/02/2018 · APAC, MS INC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** APAC, MS INC.
- **Mine:** [2200784](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200784)
## Narrative

Technician was driving a track pin in because the track press didn't push it in all the way.  While hitting the pin with a sledge hammer, a flake of metal flew off the pin and stuck in the Tech's left hand.

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