# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220163020024` · 10/13/2016 · Rockwell Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blackhawk Mining LLC
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609152](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609152)
## Narrative

Employee stated EE and another employee were using a slate bar to pry a rock off the skirt board of the tailpiece. When the rock came free, the slate bar slipped, and struck the employee on the inner part of right knee. This resulted in a contusion. The incident became reportable when the employee began missing work on 10/21/16. 

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