# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073300005` · 11/19/2007 · American Energy Corporation
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** LW Propman, Propman helper, Move crew if LW, Move-up man, Jacksetter, Advanceman LW helper
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** American Energy Corporation
- **Mine:** [3301070](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301070)
## Narrative

Using a pick hammer to pound on a fish bolt plate to get it out, a piece of metal off the hammer head flew striking and lodging in his chin area. Cause of this injury was using the wrong tool for the job and safety awareness. Compliance with rules/regs was not a factor, protective equipment not a factor, miner knowledge could be a factor, mining equip/systems not a factor.

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