# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002070049` · 07/20/2000 · Meridian Aggregates Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.26 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Meridian Aggregates Company LP
- **Operator:** Meridian Aggregates Company
- **Mine:** [2100081](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100081)
## Narrative

HOLDING SLEDGE HAMMER FOR ANOTHER EE TO TIGHTEN NUT ON OMNICONE CRUSHER EE'S SLEDGE DEFLECTED OFF OTHER SLEDGE & HIT INJ EE IN THE EYE. SAFETY GLASS BROKE CAUSING LACERATION TO LEFT EYE

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