# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220221220004` · 04/25/2022 · Northeast Stone Works, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Stone finishing and sizing personnel, Stone/Rock cut/Polish/Saw operator, Splitter, Cutter, Trimmer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** EYE(S) OPTIC NERVE/VISON
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 0.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rodney A Birchard
- **Operator:** Northeast Stone Works, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3609768](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609768)
## Narrative

Hooked bungee cord to pull guard that was rubbing on block saw blade.  Cord came unhooked and hit EE in right eye.  Employee felt okay.  Three days later, when it was windy, eye became irritated.  Went to optometrist on fourth day.  Follow up appointment May 5, 2022.  

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