# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220022270047` · 08/05/2002 · Granite Construction Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONCUSSION-BRAIN,CEREBRAL
- **Body part:** BRAIN
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Granite Construction Inc
- **Operator:** Granite Construction Co
- **Mine:** [0400107](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400107)
## Narrative

THE MECH WAS WELDING A PLATE ON THE REAR OF A HAUL TRUCK. ANOTHER EE WAS TAPING THE PLATE INTO PLACE WHEN THE HAMMER SLIPPED STRIKING THE TOP OF THE MECHANIC'S HEAD. THE MECH FINISHED THE SH IFT WITH LITTLE COMPLAINT. THAT EVENING HE DECIDED TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE RESULT WAS A SLIGHT CONCUSSION. EE WAS OFF 8/6/02 AND RETURNED 8/7/02.

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