# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220000590076` · 02/14/2000 · Power Mountain Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Power Mountain Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4606880](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606880)
## Narrative

A CHOCKER WAS BEING USED TO MOVE A PIECE OF BELT IN CONJUCTION WITH A SHACKLE. THE SHACKLE HAD TENSION ON IT. WHEN THE EE TOOK THE PIN OUT OUT THE SHACKLE TO REMOVE THE SLING, THE SHACKLE FLEW UP AND HIT HIM IN THE HEAD.

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