# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220131370009` · 05/06/2013 · Wingdale Materials LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peckham Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Wingdale Materials LLC
- **Mine:** [3003138](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3003138)
## Narrative

EE Was in the process of removing wedges from the upper liner (Gyro Crusher). During the process while swinging a sledge hammer he struck a handle of another hammer. The hammer became airborne striking him in the head.

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