# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220203380018` · 11/24/2020 · Montanore Minerals Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hecla Mining Company
- **Operator:** Montanore Minerals Corp
- **Mine:** [2402450](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402450)
## Narrative

Removing front axle housing to replace ball joints using hammer to drive housing off. Hit ball joint at an angle causing hammer to hit top of right hand, pinching the palm against the housing. First aid administered on site. Injury appeared to be minor in nature. Sought medical care after shift. Released for full duty, no work restrictions. Returned to work on next scheduled shift.

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