# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220012340015` · 08/16/2001 · 17 West Mining 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:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** 17 West Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [1507295](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1507295)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING TRACK ON A DOZER. HE STRUCK THE TRACK WITH A HAMMER TO ALIGN IT. A CHIP OF METAL STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT LEG. FOUR STITCHES TO CLOSE.

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