# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220011060129` · 03/16/2001 · Seaway Sand & Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brent  Gerken; Michael J  Gerken
- **Operator:** Seaway Sand & Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [3304360](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3304360)
## Narrative

MINER WAS FEEDING A PUGMILL WITH FEL. MATERIAL WAS WET AND PLUGGED FEED BIN OPENING. MINER STRUCK SIDES OF BIN WITH A SLEDGE TRYING TO LOOSEN MATERIAL. APPARENTLY STRAINED BACK. REPORTED IT TO FOREMAN AT END OF SHIFT. EXTENT OF INJURY NOT REPORTED UNTIL 4-9-01.

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