# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220261900040` · 07/03/2026 · Northeast Stone Works, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 40
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rodney A Birchard
- **Operator:** Northeast Stone Works, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609768](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3609768)
## Narrative

Hit left ring finger with 4 lb. hammer.  Open laceration and fracture of tuft of distal phalanx of finger.

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