# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220241870003` · 07/03/2024 · Colorado Materials, Ltd
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John R  Weisman
- **Operator:** Colorado Materials, Ltd
- **Mine:** [4104860](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104860)
## Narrative

EE was removing a head pulley bearing at 103 VSI plant. After removing the bearing housing and shaft sleeve, EE was hitting it out with short handle anvil hammer. While tapping it out, a piece of shrapnel from the hammer struck EE, penetrating EE's glove and right index finger. This caused a laceration and fracture of EE's finger.

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