# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030830160` · 03/13/2003 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Truck driver
- **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:** 0.01 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING FRONT TIRES (LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE) WHEN THE RATCHET SLIPPED OFF THE LUG NUT. HE WAS PUSHING DOWN ON THE RATCHET WHEN THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF AND STRUCK THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. THIS RESULTED IN FIVE STITCHES ABOVE HIS LEFT EYE.

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