# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083050030` · 10/17/2008 · Ameron Hawaii
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 9.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ameron International Corp
- **Operator:** Ameron Hawaii
- **Mine:** [5100019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/5100019)
## Narrative

While changing screens on screen #5, employee began pounding the wedge down on the screen when pieces of metal flew into his left eye.  Employee was wearing safety glasses, however they were not the appropriate type for the work he was doing.

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