# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220170480017` · 02/11/2017 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHISEL
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Martin Marietta Materials Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4100007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100007)
## Narrative

EE was removing a bushing. A chisel was used to create a gap between the cross shaft and bushing. EE pulled the bushing (chisel still wedged in assembly) off the cross shaft.  EE tossed the bushing 4'6"" to the side. The chisel dislodged from bushing & projected upward 7'6"" at a 45 degree angle back towards EE.  The chisel struck EE in the lip under the right nostril. 

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