# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220112660004` · 09/21/2011 · ARKHOLA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 19.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** ARKHOLA
- **Mine:** [0301462](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0301462)
## Narrative

Employee was using a 6 lb. sledge hammer to remove a stuck tooth from a trackhoe bucket.  When the employee struck the tooth with the hammer, a small shard of metal broke off and embedded into employee's left forearm.  Employee was taken to a clinic to have the shard removed.  Two (2) stitches were used to close the wound.

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