# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220050750027` · 03/07/2005 · Elk Run Coal Co.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Co.
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE AND CO-WORKERS WERE INSTALLING A GATHERING HEAD IN THE HWM. AS THE POT DROPPED INTO POSITION, THE SLATE BAR USED TO GUIDE THE POT INTO PLACE BECAME CAUGHT. THE WEIGHT TRANSFER CAUSED THE BAR TO ""KICK BACK"" STRIKING EE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF FACE

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