# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220053110028` · 11/04/2005 · Vindex Energy LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Anker Group Inc
- **Operator:** Vindex Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [1800749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800749)
## Narrative

Mechanic was hammering on a drill bit on a Drill Tech DK45 highwall drill with a sledge hammer when a metal fragment  struck the mechanic and lodged in the left side of his jaw.  Employee went to the hospital and the object was removed.  Employee reported to work the next day.

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