# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042810034` · 09/26/2004 · Solar Sources Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CHUTE & SLIDE-CONVYR HOPR
- **Nature of injury:** MULTIPLE INJURIES
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 15
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Felson  Bowman
- **Operator:** Solar Sources Inc
- **Mine:** [1202189](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1202189)
## Narrative

EE was working in the wash plant assisting other workers with the removal of a steel coal chute.  The chute was being lowered down with a chain hoist and became lodged on the flange support beam. The main load bearing chain became unhooked and allowed chute to fall to floor. Miner was struck on right leg/ knee and strained lower back.

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