# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002440045` · 08/18/2000 · Southdown Inc
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southdown Inc
- **Operator:** Southdown Inc
- **Mine:** [0800800](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800800)
## Narrative

WHILE CHANGING OUT BELT CLIP, EMPLOYEE USED A HAMMER AS A BACKING AND HIT CLIP WITH OTHER HAMMER, CAUSING SOMETHING TO FLY AND STRIKE HIS LEFT EYE.

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