# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021750077` · 06/18/2002 · Rinker Materials Corp
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 21.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CSR Ltd
- **Operator:** Rinker Materials Corp
- **Mine:** [0800046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0800046)
## Narrative

EE WAS HEATING UP COUPLING WITH A ROSE BUD TORCH SO THAT THE COUPLING COULD BE REMOVED. 2 OTHER EES WERE STRIKING THE COUPLING WITH 20# DEAD BLOW MALLETS. ONE OF THE MALLETS GLANCED OFF OF THE COUPLING STRIKING EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS FACE.

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