# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220012000006` · 07/04/2001 · Kosmos Cement Company
## 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Southdown Inc
- **Operator:** Kosmos Cement Company
- **Mine:** [1504469](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1504469)
## Narrative

EE WAS SWINGING A 16 LB SLEDGEHAMMER ON AN UNEVEN SURFACE WHEN HE TWISTED HIS RIGHT KNEE.

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