# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220262430074` · 08/07/2026 · Buchanan Minerals, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 3.31 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coronado Coal LLC
- **Operator:** Buchanan Minerals, LLC
- **Mine:** [4404856](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4404856)
## Narrative

While installing a hinge pin on a continuous miner on 4 South Head the employee struck the hinge pin with a hammer, and a piece of debris struck them in the submental area (transition area between chin and neck), causing a small laceration. Doctors initially elected not to treat it, but on 08/26/2026 the employee returned to the doctor to have the debris removed.

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