# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220012490020` · 08/22/2001 · Elk Run Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 13
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Elk Run Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4608055](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608055)
## Narrative

THE INJURED WAS LOCATED IN THE #3 ENTRY AT THE FEEDER ON THE #1 SECTION. HE WAS TURNING A BOLT ON A SPEED REDUCER WITH A 3/4"" RATCHET DRIVE, A 1 7/8"" SOCKET AND 10"" EXTENSION. THE SOCKET CAME LOOSE CAUSING A MUSCLE STRAIN IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF HIS BACK. WE WERE NOT NOTIFIED UNTIL 8/28/01. THIS IS A DEGREE 3 CLASS 10 ACCIDENT.

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