# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083440001` · 12/02/2008 · CEMEX INC.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cemex S A
- **Operator:** CEMEX INC.
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

Employee was using prybar to knock down material buildup on pre heat tower. When material was freed up, a chunk struck the prybar forcing it downward, while driving the opposite end in an upward motion. Employee struck his finger against a nearby air cannon, causing a laceration to middle finger on right hand.

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