# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220183440024` · 11/29/2018 · Hammett Gravel Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BELT CONVEYORS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harold P  Hammett Jr; Heyward C  Green
- **Operator:** Hammett Gravel Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2200740](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2200740)
## Narrative

Employee was using a small sledge hammer to knock a roller loose so the conveyor belt at crusher could be lowered to remove excess material.  Employee missed roller and struck conveyor frame with right hand cutting and fracturing right ring finger.  

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