# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030350015` · 01/25/2003 · Copperas Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 0.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary D  Spurlock
- **Operator:** Copperas Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4608048](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608048)
## Narrative

EE WAS INSTALLING A BELT SPLICE BY USING A HAMMER AND RIVIT KNOCKER. A PIECE OF THE HAMMER FLEW OFF CAUSING THE INJURY.

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