# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220051870034` · 04/30/2005 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **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:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24.35 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4402829](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4402829)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to splice a conveyor belt back together. A rope is used to pull the two pieces back together. In doing this, the rope broke, snapping back and striking his right elbow, causing an abrasion, and ultimately a painful contusion.

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