# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220112080055` · 07/18/2011 · Barrett Paving Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** Barrett Paving Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3302129](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3302129)
## Narrative

Contractor was using a chain hoist through the eyebolt of 30 hp motor to position the motor into place. A mechanical failure caused the hook of the hoist to swing back into the face of the contractor. He was taken to the emergency room, where he was treated and released that evening. Contractor returned to his normal duties 2 days later.

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