# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172650011` · 09/15/2017 · Oldcastle Materials Texas
## 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:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Oldcastle Materials Texas
- **Mine:** [4104489](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104489)
## Narrative

A mechanic was installing a track pin with a hammer when a piece of the pin broke off and embedded into the employee's arm.  The employee removed the object and was taken to urgent care where they received three stitches.   

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