# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220013650046` · 12/23/2001 · Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
## 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:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 12.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Peabody Powder River Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4801353](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801353)
## Narrative

FIELD MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN WAS USING 2 1/2"" BOLTS TO ATTACH THE PROPEL TRANSMISSION TO THE CARBODY OF A SHOVE. THE HYDRAULIC TORQUE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE NUT BEING TIGHTENED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE MOUTH LACERATING HIS LIP. HE RECEIVED 5 SUTURES IN HIS LIP.

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