# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220101880011` · 06/28/2010 · Granite Rock Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** LOOSE DIRT AND MUD
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 18.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Bruce W  Woolpert
- **Operator:** Granite Rock Co
- **Mine:** [0400119](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400119)
## Narrative

Employee reported accident occurred while clearing plugged starter steel on drill rig.  Compressed air had been used unsuccessfully to clear debris.  Air was bled off  Workers waited 2 minutes before trying to clear plugged steel with a pry bar.  Plugged material came free, releasing residual compressed air, water, mud and debris onto worker's right hand and coveralls.

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