# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220043340001` · 11/17/2004 · Carmeuse Lime Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime Inc
- **Mine:** [3300010](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3300010)
## Narrative

The employee was shooting a kiln with a Winchester Industrial Tool (Kiln Gun) when a shot ricocheted off the ring, hitting the employee in the throat.  The impact caused a laceration that needed two stitches for treatment.

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