# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032180026` · 07/27/2003 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** MOUTH/LIP/TEETH/TONGUE/THROAT/TASTE
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0500037](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0500037)
## Narrative

TWO REPAIRMEN WERE USING PRY BARS TO RAISE A TAIL PULLY SHAFT. ONE REPAIRMAN LOST HIS GRIP CAUSING THE WEIGHT TO TRANSFER ON THE BAR THE OTHER WAS HOLDING. THE WEIGHT CAUSED HIS BAR TO LIFT FO RCING HIS HAND TO STRIKE THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS FACE. THIS IMPACT CAUSED PART OF HIS #11 TOOTH TO BREAK OFF. HE IS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THIS TOOTH CAPPED.

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