# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220132830338` · 10/10/2013 · Falkirk Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** LEG, NEC
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 1.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** NACCO Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Falkirk Mining Company
- **Mine:** [3200491](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3200491)
## Narrative

A mechanic was installing a pin on a scraper hitch.  The employee was using a sledge hammer to pound the pin into place behind him.  When the hammer contacted the pin a piece of metal from the pin broke off and embedded into the mechanic's right leg.  Employee was taken to ER but had to have surgery to remove the piece of metal from his leg.

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