# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220233530012` · 12/08/2023 · Waste Management & Processors 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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 137
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John W  Rich Jr
- **Operator:** Waste Management & Processors Inc
- **Mine:** [3607805](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3607805)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to remove a bucket tooth that was stuck in a jaw crusher. Employee hit tooth with a sledge hammer.  Tooth shot out of crusher making contact with employee and causing a left leg fracture.

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