# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040430038` · 02/03/2004 · Bledsoe Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Continuous miner operator, Coal mole operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bledsoe Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1511065](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1511065)
## Narrative

EE WAS PULLING SLACK OUT OF BELT WITH VISE GRIPS AND THEY SLIPPED AND STRUCK HIM IN THE LEFT EYE.

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