# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021360008` · 05/02/2002 · The Doe Run Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Driller operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Renco Group
- **Operator:** The Doe Run Company
- **Mine:** [2300499](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300499)
## Narrative

EE ATTEMPTED TO CONNECT THE FEMALE & MALE PLUGS OF A MILLER PLUG & COULDN'T GET THEM TOGETHER. HE USED A 3 LB. HAMMER TO DRIVE THE LARGE CONNECTIONS TOGETHER. THE HAMMER TWISTED & TURNED HIS LEFT WRIST. HE FELT PAIN IMMEDIATELY THAT RADIATED TO HIS LEFT ELBOW. THE DOCTOR PRESCRIBED A WRIST BRACE.

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