# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220241590022` · 06/05/2024 · Virginia Mist Group Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** BROKEN ROCK,COAL,ORE,WSTE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fabrizio  Ponzanelli
- **Operator:** Virginia Mist Group Inc
- **Mine:** [4407020](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4407020)
## Narrative

While using a sledgehammer to clear for a drill to move forward, a piece of the stone broke apart and flew back into the left shin of the worker. The impact caused a minor puncture but imbedded a rock under the skin.

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