# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220052570027` · 09/06/2005 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHAIN,ROPE,CABLE-NT CONVY
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608553](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608553)
## Narrative

MEMBER WAS HELPING TAKE A LINK OUT OF A RIPPER CHAIN. HE HAD 3/4 TON COME-A-LONG HOOKED TO EACH END OF CHAIN. THE CHAIN SLIPPED OFF COME-A-LONG AND FELL AND HIT MEMBER IN THE UPPER AREA OF HIS RIGHT LEG. NO BROKEN BONES, BUT SOME SWELLING

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