# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002620182` · 08/23/2000 · Omar Mining Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Fall to the walkway or working surface
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** FLOOR,WALKING SURF-NOT UG
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 50
- **Mine experience:** 12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Omar Mining Company
- **Mine:** [4603141](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4603141)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A BARREL ON #2 SLURRY PUMP USING A BOXED END WRENCH. THE WRENCH SLIPPED OFF THE BARRELL AND HE FELL TO THE GROUND AND TWISTED HIS LEFT KNEE. HE SAW A SPECIALIST ON 8/28 AND IS STARTING PHYSICAL THERAPY 3 TIMES A WEEK FOR 3 WEEKS.

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