# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220182910025` · 10/13/2018 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 32.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1101102](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1101102)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing the anvils on a VSI crusher. The employees then used a 20 lb sledge hammer to loosen the anvils from the anvil ring. As the employee struck the 21st anvil, with the sledge hammer, a metal sliver flew out striking the employee on the right lower leg (shin). It was surgically removed. 

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