# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220243250006` · 11/15/2024 · Erie Materials Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dean  Wikel
- **Operator:** Erie Materials Inc
- **Mine:** [3303312](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3303312)
## Narrative

Installing track pin on CAT 345 Excavator. Hit the tack pin with 8 lbs hammer to install pin. Corner piece of the pin broke off and went threw pants lodged in knee.

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