# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220022460028` · 08/24/2002 · A & G Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jerry W  Wharton
- **Operator:** A & G Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4406999](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406999)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING TRANSMISSION FROM A D-11 CAT DOZER, KNOCKING A PIN OUT WITH A SLATE BAR. WHEN THE PIN CAME OUT, COUNTERWEIGHT MOVED CATCHING END OF BAR. BAR CAME AROUND AND HIT HIM IN THE JAW. HE BROKE HIS RIGHT JAW AND REQUIRED SURGERY.

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