# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220261140001` · 04/14/2026 · Tilcon New York, 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:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 7.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** Tilcon New York, Inc.
- **Mine:** [2800026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800026)
## Narrative

The employee was hitting a steel tooth with a hammer when a piece of steel chipped off and hit EE in the left. ER X-Ray showed a piece of steel lodged in EE's leg.

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