# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220081700001` · 06/16/2008 · Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** DUST IN EYES
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 16.27 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** General Chemical Industrial Products Inc
- **Operator:** Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc
- **Mine:** [3100273](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100273)
## Narrative

Maintenance Mechanic was working in the Sand drying/screening plant.  The mechanic was removing a bearing from a magnetic seperator.  While attempting to remove the bearing, by tapping with a hammer, a sliver of metal flew into the his left eye.  The employee was treated and released from the local ER and returned to work that afternoon.

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