# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042780063` · 09/24/2004 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 11
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD HIS CHAIN COME ALONGS HOOKED TO THE CABLE SLED & IN THE EYE OF A ROOF BOLT PLATE. HE WAS PULLING THE CABLE FROM THE END OF THE TRACK WHEN THE EYE ON THE BOLT PLATE BROKE CAUSING THE HOOK TO FLY BACK & STRIKE HIM RIGHT BELOW THE RT. SHOULDER BLADE.

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