# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220260350048` · 02/02/2026 · Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Assistant mine foreman, Assistant mine manager
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FACE, MULTIPLE PARTS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Daniel W  Hunt
- **Operator:** Asphalt Specialties Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4801864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801864)
## Narrative

The miner was working on removing a bearing from a motor mount assembly. A small pry bar was being used to remove the bearing. The pry bar was under load when the miner struck the shaft with a hammer. The pry bar released and struck the miner in right cheek near the nose. The impact caused a laceration which required stitches and CT scans.

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