# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220003330015` · 11/27/2000 · —
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19.61 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** —
- **Operator:** —
- **Mine:** [4103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103658)
## Narrative

AN EQUIPMENT REPAIR CONTRACTOR WAS INSTALLING A BUSHING ON A HAULER. CONTRACTOR STRUCK THE BUSHING WITH A HAMMER. A SMALL PIECE OF METAL BROKE OFF AND STRUCK A TXU EMPLOYEE. A SLIVER OF MET AL (1/4""X 1/16"") AND SEVERAL SMALL FRAGMENTS HAD TO BE EXTRACTED BY A DR. ONE STITCH WAS RQUIRED DUE TO THE EXTRACTION INCISION.

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