# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220171930002` · 07/09/2017 · SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.
## 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Keith  Jones
- **Operator:** SMALL MINE DEVELOPMENT L.L.C.
- **Mine:** [2602299](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2602299)
## Narrative

Mechanics were removing a hoist cylinder from a bolter. As they were removing a collet one mechanic was tapping on the boss with a hammer and the collet relieved itself and flew approximately 10 feet and hit the mechanic standing on the opposite side in the face. As a result the individual received (5) five stitches above EE's left eye at the eyebrow area.

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