# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220230720010` · 02/27/2023 · Wyo-Ben Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Fall onto or against objects
- **Occupation:** Car trimmer, Car loader, Bin puller, Truck loader
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** STEEL RAIL (ALL KINDS)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 7.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** David  Brown
- **Operator:** Wyo-Ben Inc
- **Mine:** [4801191](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801191)
## Narrative

Employee was trying to operate a rail switch. The rail switch was not operating correctly. Employee used a prybar to try and get more leverage to operate the switch. While pushing on the prybar the prybar slipped and the employee fell and hit their knee on the rail. The knee was swollen and bruised.

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