# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030760080` · 03/03/2003 · Old Ben Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 26.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Horizon Natural Resources Incorporated
- **Operator:** Old Ben Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1102408](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102408)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A COME-ALONG CHAIN HOIST TO RAISE A BELT STRUCTURE. AS HE WAS APPLYING PRESSURE THE CHAIN HOIST OR THE CHAIN HANGER BROKE LOOSE AND STRUCK HIS RIGHT EYELID. THE INCIDENT CAUSED A LACERATION TO THE RIGHT EYELID THAT REQUIRED SUTURES. HE RETURNED TO WORK THE NEXT SCHEDULED SHIFT.

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