# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220063170033` · 06/23/2006 · Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Hecla Greens Creek Mining Company
- **Mine:** [5001267](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5001267)
## Narrative

Underground mechanic was closing the left step assembly on a Bolter using hammer to get assembly closed to put closure pin in place.  He hit his right thumb and was taken to the medical department, and then to Juneau Urgent Care, where he received seven sutures.

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