# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083370019` · 11/18/2008 · Newmont USA Limited
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Newmont Corporation
- **Operator:** Newmont USA Limited
- **Mine:** [2602314](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602314)
## Narrative

While attempting to remove a stick steel from the striker bar by hitting the steel with a hammer, the striker bar was hit and a small piece of metal struck the employee's thigh. The employee was taken to a medical facility where the metal was removed and he was returned to work full duty.

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