# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220061590050` · 06/05/2006 · Cumberland Coal Resources LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE,NEC
- **Days lost:** 27
- **Mine experience:** 24.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Cumberland Coal Resources LP
- **Mine:** [3605018](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3605018)
## Narrative

The shearer helper and shearer operator were changing bits on the shearer. A bit was lodged in the bit keeper and the operator was using an 8 lb hammer to hit the bit wrench with. As he struck the wrench with the sledge the wrench became airborne, traveled through the face piece of helmet and struck EE above & below left eye, fracturing orbit socket and cut face and eye lid.

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