# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220003530038` · 12/12/2000 · Earthworks Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kevin J  Thieret; Ned S  Stanley
- **Operator:** Earthworks Inc
- **Mine:** [2302176](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2302176)
## Narrative

A SLEDGE HAMMER WAS BEING USED TO CONSTRUCT A NEW PARTITION WALL IN THE SHOP. THE HAMMER SLIPPED OUT OF THE EE'S GLOVED HANDS AND WAS FLUNG IN A PATH TO STRIKE EE BETWEEN THE EYES. HE SLUNG HI S HEAD TO TRY TO AVOID THE IMPACT AND HIS HARD HAT CAME OFF AND THE HAMMER STRUCK HIM IN THE SIDE OF THE HEAD.

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