# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220081720006` · 06/11/2008 · Sidney Coal Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Sidney Coal Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [1519180](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519180)
## Narrative

Employee on 001 section, #1 entry; using a 4 lb hammer to dislodge drill steel from chuck on drill pot.  He missed the steel, struck left knee with hammer.  Completed shift, went to E.R., referred to Orthopedic specalist.  Attended appointment 6-17-08, Ortho took off work for a week with follow-up.

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