# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032480048` · 08/24/2003 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 11.82 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE TRIED TO CLEAR AN ELEVATOR WITH A METAL BAR WHILE ELEVATOR WAS RUNNING. HE FAILED TO SHUT DOWN AND LOCK OUT. THE ELEVATOR CAUGHT THE BAR, THE BAR CAUGHT HIS LIP AND RIPPED THE SKIN OF HIS FACE.

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