# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220122840042` · 10/04/2012 · Red River Coal Company 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:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 3.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William D  Humphreys
- **Operator:** Red River Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4406199](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406199)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was removing the track adjuster cylinder off of the track adjuster rod with a sledge hammer. The hammer glanced off the side of the cylinder and struck his left leg below the knee. Went to doctor and missed one shift work.

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