# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220152120010` · 07/27/2015 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** JAW INCLUDE CHIN
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4800732](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800732)
## Narrative

A mechanic was removing a brake disc plate with a pry bar.  As the plate came loose, the end of the bar contacted the mechanic on the chin.  The contact resulted in a 1"" laceration that required stitches.

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