# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220151030008` · 03/21/2015 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100050](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100050)
## Narrative

EE's were replacing broken links on the Dozer. EE was using a sledgehammer to drive the pin into the link. EE swung,immediately felt like he had been hit by a rock in the scrotum. EE observed blood,felt sore and went home. On 3/24 ee felt like something was in the scrotum area,co,sent ee for medical attention.EE had surgery on 3/31/15 to remove the metal splinter from his scrotum.

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