# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220091280064` · 05/04/2009 · Excel Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 1.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alliance Resource Partners LP
- **Operator:** Excel Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1518839](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1518839)
## Narrative

Injured EE was securing the fish plates on two pieces of rail. The chain ratchet that was hoisting the rail came loose, causin gthe rail to fall and strike EE on the left thigh. EE went for X-rays, report is pending. Possible fracture to the patella.

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