# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220173560003` · 12/08/2017 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [1800019](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1800019)
## Narrative

A chipping hammer got stuck on a port hole at the bulk silo during silo cleaning and inspection.  While attempting to dislodge the chipping hammer, the employee struck the bit collar with a 2-lb hammer.  A piece of metal broke off and lodged in the employee's upper right leg area.

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