# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220071340019` · 05/09/2007 · Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Titan Cement International S A
- **Operator:** Roanoke Cement Co., LLC
- **Mine:** [4400068](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4400068)
## Narrative

Employee was loading equipment onto a trailer for transport.  He was using a hammer to remove the pin on the frame lock when a piece of metal came off and flew into his neck, lodging close to the jugular vein.  Will be removed surgically on Tuesday, May 15.  Missed work on 5/10/07, but was released to return light duty as of 5/11/07.  Will miss day of surgery also.

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