# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220232770020` · 09/28/2023 · Stillwater Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Sandfiller (wet), Slurry operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 24
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sibanye Stillwater Limited
- **Operator:** Stillwater Mining Company
- **Mine:** [2401490](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401490)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to seat a Victaulic clamp on a section of drisco pipe when they struck their gloved left index finger with the hammer being used by their own right hand. X-rays were negative for fracture, was referred to orthopedic specialist and received limited duty restrictions for bruising & swelling of the finger tissue

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