# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220080290008` · 01/21/2008 · Wolf Run Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by flying object
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** International Coal Group Inc (ICG)
- **Operator:** Wolf Run Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4609115](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4609115)
## Narrative

Employee was replacing a bit insert on the cutter head of the number 4 continuous miner.  He was striking the bit insert with a hammer when a sliver of metal came from the metal insert and lodged behind his right knee cap. He was treated at St. Joseph's Hospital in Buckhannon, WV.  The metal was removed by St. Joseph's Hospital

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