# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220241200024` · 04/23/2024 · Rausch Creek Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HEAD,NEC
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 4.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rausch Creek Development LLC; RCL Holdings LLC
- **Operator:** Rausch Creek Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [3608494](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608494)
## Narrative

Mechanic was working on portable screening plant on inside of screen box. A helper was using a prybar to pry on the screen; the bar slipped hitting the mechanic's head causing a bleeding cut. A clean compress was applied; bleeding stopped. Mechanic was sent to the Emergency Room to get cut cleaned and checked. Mechanic received 4 staples and was off for 2 days to keep clean.

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