# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220052410087` · 08/19/2005 · Knox Creek Coal Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Knox Creek Coal Corporation
- **Mine:** [4405236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4405236)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING NEAR ROTARY BREAKER USING SLEDGE HAMMER (10#).  HAMMER HIT ROCK AND BROKE HANDLE.  STEEL HEAD OF HAMMER CAME BACK AND HIT EMPLOYEE ON RIGHT CHEEKBONE.  LACERATION REQUIRED 3 STITCHES.

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