# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002550028` · 07/21/2000 · Greenbank Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Edward L  Rempel; David B  Walden
- **Operator:** Greenbank Inc
- **Mine:** [4502244](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4502244)
## Narrative

SWINGING SLEDGE HAMMER (20 LB) WITH BOTH HANDS FROM RIGHT TO LEFT (WORKING ON AN AXLE ON A TRUCK) ON THE SWING HE FELT A POP IN THE LEFT SHOULDER JOINT FELT SHOOTING PAINS DOWN THE LEFT ARM AN D ARM FELT USELESS. HAS NOT IMPROVED. STILL CANNOT LIFT ANYTHING STRAIGHT UP.

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