# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220220880028` · 03/23/2022 · Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CRUSHING
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
- **Mine:** [0302023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0302023)
## Narrative

The operator was hammering the locking ring handle on the discharge valve of the south EW pump. When the operator struck the locking ring and it broke free, the turning handle spun striking the operators right index finger holding the hammer. This impact caused a ""crush injury"" right above the nail bed. 

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