# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220012710019` · 09/17/2001 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 8.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated
- **Mine:** [0900023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900023)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WENT DOWN INTO THE #2 TUNNEL TO CLEAR A HANG UP. THE EMPLOYEE PROCEEDED TO CLEAN OUT THE SAND THAT BUILT UP WITH A LONG METAL ROD. WHILE ATTEMPTING THIS THE LOADER OPERATOR DUMPED A LOAD OF SURGE STONE INTO THE CHUTE, THIS CAUSED THE ROD TO STRIKE THE EMPLOYEE IN THE CHEST.

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