# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220221920005` · 07/07/2022 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Idle
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 31
- **Mine experience:** 10.96 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Covia Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700749)
## Narrative

A maintenance employee was sitting within 5 feet of another employee using a sledge hammer on a Dredge Cutter Head tooth.  A metal chip from the tooth broke off and struck the maintenance employee on the left leg just above the kneecap.  The injured employee was taken to a local hospital for treatment resulting in two days of lost-time.  

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