# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220020790026` · 03/18/2002 · Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4606188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606188)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SUPERVISING HIS CREW WHILE THEY TRIED TO REMOVE THE RIGHT END CUTTER DRUM FROM A CONT MINER IN THE SHOP AREA, THEY WERE USING A 4"" BY 2"" BAR WELDED TO THE DRUM AND PUSHING IT WITH A PORTAPOWER WHEN THE BAR BROKE STRUCK EE IN THEUPPER CHEST.

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