# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220111330052` · 02/09/2011 · Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hycroft Mining Corporation
- **Operator:** Hycroft Resources & Development, LLC
- **Mine:** [2601962](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2601962)
## Narrative

Lube mechanic was striking shovel bucket dig tooth with steel hammer to drive the tooth off. A small shard of steel from tooth was sheared off & imbedded into the EE's leg. After the injury, only 1st aid & medical exam was provided. Multiple Drs advised EE against removal of the small steel splinter. At a much later date (5-3-11) EE had it removed as elective procedure.

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