# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220262670001` · 09/22/2026 · New Mexico Salt & Minerals LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MCH PWR TRNSMSN APPR,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 2.44 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chase Clark Wilson
- **Operator:** New Mexico Salt & Minerals LLC
- **Mine:** [2901785](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2901785)
## Narrative

The employee was working at the train loadout removing a gearbox using a hammer. While swinging the hammer, EE missed the gearbox and struck EE's upper left forearm with the gearbox with significant force, resulting in an injury to the left forearm.

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