# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220171230010` · 05/01/2017 · Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** W Scott  McGeorge
- **Operator:** Pine Bluff Materials Co LLC
- **Mine:** [1517687](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1517687)
## Narrative

The crew was changing an anchor wire on the Dredge IV when the load shifted unexpectedly. The shift causing the lifting equipment to become taut thus causing a recoil action on the chain. The associate was struck in the lower portion of the facial area. The associate received a small cut on the left cheek and lower lip.

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