# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220120390025` · 01/27/2012 · Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Veris Gold Corp.
- **Operator:** Veris Gold U.S.A., Inc.
- **Mine:** [2601621](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2601621)
## Narrative

Two miners working to remove a guard from a apron feeder for repairs/clean up. One miner was attempting pry off the guard, while other miner was using an 8 lbs. sledge to strike on the main frame. The injured miner moved to get a better position. The second miner, using the hammer, the hammer glanced off of the frame and stuck the second miner on the right knee cap.

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