# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220043230005` · 11/04/2004 · PCS Phosphate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Absorption of radiations, caustics, toxic and noxious substances
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** COAL & PETROL PRODUCT,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** BURN,CHEMICL-FUME,COMPOUN
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Potash Corp Of Saskatchewan
- **Operator:** PCS Phosphate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [3100212](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3100212)
## Narrative

While greasing H-link on backhoe, two grease fittings would not accept grease. Mechanic removed glove to adjust grease fitting.  Without putting glove back on, mechanic began greasing fittings.  The first fitting accepted grease.  While attempting to grease the second fitting, the grease line leaked, injecting a small amount of grease into his right index finger.

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