# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220111730029` · 06/08/2011 · BMC Aggregates LC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Front-end loader, Scraper-loader operator, Pan operator, Payloader, Scraper rig operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 24.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Manatts Enterprises; Cedar Valley Corp
- **Operator:** BMC Aggregates LC
- **Mine:** [1302076](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1302076)
## Narrative

Changing bucket tooth on Caterpillar 988F.  After removing the pin that holds the tooth, he hit the edge of the tooth with a hammer to loosen the tooth from the adapter when a piece of metal chipped off.  The piece of metal struck the right inner thigh of his right leg.

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