# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220011760134` · 06/11/2001 · Holnam Inc
## 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Holnam Inc
- **Mine:** [2300053](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300053)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS USING A HAMMER AND CHISEL TO BREAK A WELD APART ON A SPLIT COUPLING FOR THE TUGBOAT WHEN A SMALL PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP, PUNCTURED HIS NECK AND LODGED IN THE SKIN NEAR HIS ADAM'S APPLE. PIECE OF METAL WAS SURGICALLY REMOVED ON 6-21-01.

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