# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220211090031` · 03/17/2021 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [4100075](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100075)
## Narrative

On 3/17/2021 EE was loosening the toggle plate tension rod's 85mm nut, rod broke. The spring violently released hitting wrench and cheater pipe, which struck EE in the palm of left hand and under chin. EE was treated for a contusion & released. On 4/16/2021 EE sought medical treatment for same injury and was placed on restrictions making this a reportable incident on 4/16/2021. 

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