# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092930036` · 10/19/2009 · Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Rockhouse Energy Mining Company
- **Mine:** [1517651](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517651)
## Narrative

EE was using slate bar to hold rail over, he had placed his hand under the rail tie to hold it up against the track. The slate bar slipped allowing the rail to move which caused a laceration to his finger requiring stitches.

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