# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220013440032` · 11/08/2001 · Acme Building Brands
## 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 5.3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Berkshire Hathaway Inc
- **Operator:** Acme Building Brands
- **Mine:** [4101344](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101344)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A TIRE HAMMER TO BREAK THE BEAD OF THE TIRE OFF THE RIM. HE WAS STANDING ON TOP OF THE TIRE SWINGING DOWN. HE FELT A SHARP PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK AFTER A COUPLE OF SWINGS. DID NOT WANT TO SEE DR. DAY OF INJURY. ON 11-26-01. HE REQUESTED TO SEE A DR.

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