# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220043030044` · 10/22/2004 · United Taconite 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Cleveland Cliffs Inc; Laiwu Steel
- **Operator:** United Taconite LLC
- **Mine:** [2103404](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103404)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS WORKING WITH PARTNER REMOVING LINERS FROM CONCENTRATOR ROD MILL. WHEN HIS PARTNER LOST HIS FOOTING, THE BAR THEY WERE BOTH USING BECAME DISLODGE AND SPRANG BACK, STRIKING THE INJURED EMPLOYEE ACROSS THE FRONT OF HIS KNEE CAUSING BRUISING AND SWELLING.

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