# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220011420039` · 04/04/2001 · Clinchfield Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 17.76 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Pittston Company
- **Operator:** Clinchfield Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4402277](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4402277)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS USING A PIECE OF PIPE TO UNPLUG THE HOPPER TO THE DRYER FEED ROLLER. THE PIPE TRAVELED FARTHER THROUGH THE HOPPER THAN EXPECTED CAUSING HIM TO STRIKE A PIECE OF CHANNEL IRON WITH HIS HEAD.

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