# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092920040` · 09/23/2009 · Newmont Slate Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John M  Williams
- **Operator:** Newmont Slate Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4300011](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300011)
## Narrative

Splitting large pieces of slate with wedge and hammer. A piece of wedge broke off and entered left leg.

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