# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220242920019` · 10/09/2024 · The Coteau Properties Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Water circuit operator, Slurry operator, Mix operator, Pump operator worker
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 14.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** The Coteau Properties Company
- **Mine:** [3200595](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3200595)
## Narrative

On October 9th, 2024, an employee was in the process of putting on a new poly end. During the process the employee noticed it was going on crooked. Employee reached down to adjust the end at the same time another employee was swinging a sledgehammer. The hammer hit the employee's right index finger, resulting in  a fractured finger.  

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