# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220011170063` · 04/19/2001 · Blue Circle 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:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 19.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Blue Circle Industries Plc
- **Operator:** Blue Circle Inc
- **Mine:** [3400026](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400026)
## Narrative

USING 4# SLEDGEHAMMER TO HIT IRON ORE HOPPER REPETITIVELY AND STRAINED HAND. RESTRICTED DUTY.

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