# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002490016` · 08/27/2000 · Solomon'S Mining 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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffery A  Hoops
- **Operator:** Solomon'S Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1517003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517003)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK A PLATE IN THE LOADER BUCKET. A PIECE OF METAL WAS CHIPPED OFF THE PLATE AND CAME BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE LOWER LEFT ARM AND LODGED.

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