# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220061980114` · 07/08/2006 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** EAR(S) EXTERNAL
- **Days lost:** 8
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

Changing highline car from rubber wheels to track trucks and was prying locking pin on wheel to allow car to be set on the track. Using slate bar to pry when it slipped and struck employee on the right ear.

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