# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042170011` · 08/02/2004 · C F Industries Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** NOSE/NASAL PASSAGES/SINUS/SMELL
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 6.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Stephen R  Wilson
- **Operator:** C F Industries Inc
- **Mine:** [0800903](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0800903)
## Narrative

Employee had attached a chain cumalong to the a section of grating and was applying upward pressure.  He had also placed a 30"" spud bar into the grating with the intention of applying leverage to the low spot.  The weld and clip holding the grating broke loose causing the spud bar to be thrown upward and strike the employee on the nose.

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