# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220063560092` · 12/06/2006 · Meyer Material Company
## 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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 13.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Meyer Material Acquisition Corp
- **Operator:** Meyer Material Company
- **Mine:** [1101167](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101167)
## Narrative

Attempting to remove the track pin from the linkbelt backhoe (company # 9127) the employee hit the pin with a sledge. A piece of metal broke loose and struck his left thigh, causing a  puncture. Metal was removed and prescription given.

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