# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220003000033` · 10/14/2000 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100012](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100012)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING A WORN PLATE IN CHUTE. WHILE USING A PRY BAR TO PRY IT LOOSE, THE PLATE POPPED LOOSE AND HIT HIM ON THE UPPER LIP.

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