# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220242700007` · 08/13/2024 · Amrize Mid-America Inc.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Mid-America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1601269](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601269)
## Narrative

An employee was using a chisel and hammer to remove a bearing. The chisel splintered and a metal fragment hit employee on the forearm causing a small laceration. A month later, employee started feeling discomfort when moving finger. An X-ray was done on 9/16/24 showing a foreign body embedded in their arm. Surgery will be required to remove it.

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