# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220010330003` · 01/28/2001 · Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.53 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Maple Creek Mining Incorporated
- **Mine:** [3600970](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3600970)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO CUT METAL BAND WITH A PAIR OF CHANNEL LOCK PLIERS. THE BAND STRUCK HIS ARM WHEN IT BROKE. CAUSE OF INJURY WAS NOT USING PROPER TOOLS AND AWARENESS. COMPLIANCE WITH R ULES AND REGS NOT A FACTOR, MINER PROFICIENCY A FACTOR, MINING SYSTEMS/ EQUIPMENT NOT A FACTOR.

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