# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021620006` · 04/04/2002 · Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 309
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** El Paso Energy Corp
- **Operator:** Coastal Coal-West Virginia, LLC
- **Mine:** [4608218](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608218)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS DIRECTED TO MOVE A BATTERY STAND IN THE CHARGING STATION (ABOUT 4""). HE USED A SLATEBAR 48"" TO PRY THE STAND OVER. HE FELT LOWER BACK PAIN WHILE DOING THIS. HE STARTED MISSING WORK ON 5-29-02, DUE TO THIS.

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