# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220022200045` · 08/03/2002 · Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WOOD ITEMS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 2.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Norfolk, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4405046](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405046)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BREAKING UP LUMPS OF CLINKER THAT WERE CLOGGING A GRATE. THE HANDLE OF THE MAUL SHATTERED AND A WOODSPLINTER FLEW UNDER HIS SAFETY GLASSES AND LODGED IN HIS RIGHT EYE.

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