# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220091660011` · 06/05/2009 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608735](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608735)
## Narrative

Injured was helping change tail roller bearing. He was using a slate bar to pry back on the roller when it slipped and struck him on his right ear causing a laceration. EMS transported him the the ER where he received 7 sutures in his right ear. He returned to work on his next regularly scheduled shift.

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