# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220081060042` · 04/01/2008 · Fola Coal Company LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Fola Coal Company LLC
- **Mine:** [4608377](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608377)
## Narrative

Employee was installing input shaft in rotary head, using hammer to install bearing on pinion shaft. A piece of metal chipped from bearing and went into the left eye. He was taken by ambulance to medical center, then to hospital for surgery. He has been instructed to remain out of work for a least 14 days to recover, unsure of prognosis from that point.

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