# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220010640047` · 02/21/2001 · Better Materials Corp
## 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:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** Better Materials Corp
- **Mine:** [2800545](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800545)
## Narrative

WHILE HITTING A BEARING WITH A BALL PEN HAMMER TRYING TO REMOVE THE BEARING OFF THE SHAFT, A PIECE OF METAL CHIPPED OFF AND STRUCK LIP CUTING IT.

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