# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220041240010` · 04/21/2004 · Wake Stone Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John R.  Bratton
- **Operator:** Wake Stone Corp
- **Mine:** [3100564](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100564)
## Narrative

Employee was striking a wedge pin that holds concrete forms in place when the combination of the hammer striking the pin and the pressure release of the pin caused the pin to ricochet off the concrete form frame and strike the employee in the mouth. The injury required 3 stitches and dental work.

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