# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040820012` · 09/20/2003 · Hanson Aggregates West Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 0.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hanson PLC
- **Operator:** Hanson Aggregates West Inc
- **Mine:** [4100059](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100059)
## Narrative

OPERATOR WAS ATTEMPTING TO DISCONNECT TRAVERSE CABLE FROM THE DREDGE. THE CABLE WAS STILL UNDER TENSION AND THE OPERATOR WAS IN FRONT OF THE CABLE.WHEN HE LOOSENED THE CLAMP THE CABLE SLIPPED FORWARD STRIKING HIM.

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