# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220070430046` · 01/25/2007 · Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
## 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:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rio Tinto Group
- **Operator:** Rio Tinto Kennecott Copper
- **Mine:** [4201996](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4201996)
## Narrative

The EE was in the process of removing a tail pulley bearing race. He was unsuccessful in removing the race by grinding it down, so he struck it with a hammer. A fragment shot off and struck him in the left leg. The EE and supervisor inspected his leg and found no injury. On 1/28/07 EE felt discomfort in his leg, went to instacare, X-rays showed metal fragment and it was removed.

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