# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082740002` · 09/24/2008 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4102820](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102820)
## Narrative

Employee was using Hi-Lift jack to level Mega-Stand that is used to lift aluminum dome. Employee did not lower the handle enough for safety latch to engage stop blocks. Employee took his hand off the jack handle and was raising his head, when the handle came back up to upright position, striking employee in the lower lip. Employee received laceration to lower lip.

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