# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220070680003` · 02/26/2007 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** 0.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to change a blow plug on the fluid coupling at the G.H. 2 Belt Head. As he was turning an Allen wrench to loosen the plug, the wrench slipped causing him to strike his right wrist against the metal framing. EE ceased work immediately. X-rays were taken and were negative. Due to the excessive swelling he was removed from work.

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