# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220093030054` · 10/10/2009 · River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 1.33 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** River Cement Company dba Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [2300188](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300188)
## Narrative

Injured was using a 4' long bar to dislodge build-up material within Stage 4 North lower meal pipe located on level 7 of the pre-heat tower.  The material was lodged approximately 3' above the door used in this accident.  When the material became dislodged, it pulled the bar in such a manner that injured elbow struck against the door frame.

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