# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220012400057` · 08/20/2001 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.75 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0103087](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0103087)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING CHANGE BLOW BARS IN HAZEONAG. WHILE USING SLEDGE HAMMER TO HIT END OF BAR TO HELPKNOCK IT LOOSE, HAMMER HIT A GLANCING BLOW & MISSED POINT OF CONTACT. TO TRY TO STOP HAMMER FROM GOIN PAST, HE STRAINED HIS NECK MUSCLES.

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