# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220142090047` · 07/21/2014 · Eagle Creek Mining LLC
## 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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John M  Potter; Thomas A  Potter
- **Operator:** Eagle Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4606750](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4606750)
## Narrative

Mechanic and Foreman were attempting to change out a 992G tooth.  While striking the tooth to free it, a shard of metal broke free from the hammer and struck the fueler in the neck.

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