# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220203390004` · 12/02/2020 · American Aggregates of Michigan Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward C  Levy Jr
- **Operator:** American Aggregates of Michigan Inc
- **Mine:** [2003310](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2003310)
## Narrative

Swinging a 4# sledge hammer with both hands to free up a cut piece of metal from beam. Metal broke free and upon completion of swing the left hand middle finger contacted the metal beam, resulting in a fracture of the middle finger on the left hand. Employee is right hand dominant.

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