# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073330041` · 11/21/2007 · Nielson Construction Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Wayne L  Nielson
- **Operator:** Nielson Construction Corp
- **Mine:** [4202158](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4202158)
## Narrative

Changing counter balance in cone using cutting torch, hammering on counter balance, a piece of metal flew into his eye.

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