# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220231940020` · 07/12/2023 · Magnesita Refractories Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** UPPER ARM/HUMERUS
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Magnesita Refratarios SA
- **Operator:** Magnesita Refractories Company
- **Mine:** [3600009](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600009)
## Narrative

Rotary employees were utilizing the ring removal tool when a shell became jammed. The operator waited approximately 10 minutes before trying to clear the jam. The employee was using a flathead screwdriver to attempt to clear the shell when it discharged causing the brass casing to burst. A piece of the brass caused a laceration the employees right bicep area.

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