# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220150360020` · 01/29/2015 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Apprentice, Trainee
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 0.65 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601433](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601433)
## Narrative

Removing a vertical pin on a relay bar at 127 shield with a sledge hammer. He was laying on his side, swinging the hammer with his left hand (right handed) and missed, striking his gloved right hand, resulting in contusions. No problem with PPE, training, mining machines or compliance issues.

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