# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220240080018` · 01/03/2024 · Silver Creek Materials 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:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert L  Dow
- **Operator:** Silver Creek Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [4103531](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103531)
## Narrative

Mechanic was working with a wrench to straighten a piece of metal. While pulling the wrench, they got too close to the handle and the wrench slipped, striking their forehead. Mechanic was given 5 stitches to close their head wound. No LOC.

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