# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220200640022` · 02/26/2020 · Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHISEL
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Appalachian Aggregates, LLC
- **Mine:** [4602794](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4602794)
## Narrative

Employee was working to remove a pulley from the shaft of an air compressor in the bone yard to retrieve the air line.  Employee used a wedge and hammer to push the pulley away from the shaft.  As the employee removed from the wedge, the pressure pushed the wedge back up and struck the employee in the mouth breaking two front teeth.   

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