# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220151100026` · 01/24/2015 · RLF Salado Quarries, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 120
- **Mine experience:** 8.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** RLF Salado Properties LLC
- **Operator:** RLF Salado Quarries, LLC
- **Mine:** [4104216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104216)
## Narrative

The miner was working at a wet saw.  He had a rock in his hand that weighed about 12 to 15 pounds.  He then struck the rock with a 3-pound hammer.  The rock split in half.  One piece stayed in his hand ad the other hit miner on his right knee.

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