# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220121840026` · 05/23/2012 · Tri County Coal, LLC
## 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:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary J  Ronald; Archibald C  Parker
- **Operator:** Tri County Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [1102632](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102632)
## Narrative

Miner was preparing to move tracking system reader.  When he cut the wire to the reader, the reader swung down and struck him in the face/mouth - striking his teeth. Employee did not miss work until June 8 thru 13, 2012.

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