# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220001450008` · 05/15/2000 · Pea Ridge Iron Ore Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Woodridge Resource Corp
- **Operator:** Pea Ridge Iron Ore Company Inc
- **Mine:** [2300454](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300454)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A 16 POUND SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOWCK A PIN OUT OF THE HOIST EYLINDER OF AN ST-8 SCOOPTRAM. EE MISSED WITH ONE SWING AND FELT A PULLING PAIN IN HIS BACK. THE DR TREATED INJURY WITH M USCLE RELAXERS.

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