# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220020800042` · 03/12/2002 · Unimin Minnesota Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1.55 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Unimin Minnesota Corp
- **Mine:** [2102836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2102836)
## Narrative

THE EXCESS SHAIN FROM A CHAIN HOIST DROPPED FROM THE CATWALK. EE WAS HOLDING THE LOOSE END OF THE CHAIN AND DID NOT SEE OR HEAR THE CHAIN DROPPING. WHEN IT REACHED THE END IT PULLED HIM FORWAR D, JERKING HIS ARM AND BACK. REPORTED DUE TO MODIFIED DUTY.

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