# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032120018` · 07/23/2003 · Hanson Material Service
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 32.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Dynamics Corp
- **Operator:** Hanson Material Service
- **Mine:** [1100068](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100068)
## Narrative

THE MINER WAS IN THE PROCESS OF ADJUSTING A DIVIDER GATE WHEN THE CHAIN HOIST SLIPPED ALLOWING THE GATE TO FALL BACK ONTO HIS ARM. THIS INJURY REQUIRED SUTURES MAKING THIS A RECORDABLE INJURY .

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