# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021750041` · 06/14/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 5
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EE WAS HELPING OTHERS CHANGE ROLLERS ON A BELT LINE. EE WAS USING A METAL BAR TO PRY UP THE BELT FABRIC SO A ROLLER COULD BE REPLACED. HE WAS USING THE WEIGHT OF HIS BODY (CHEST) TO PUSH BAR D OWN. HE FELT PAIN IN THE LEFT SIDE OF HIS RIB CAGE. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMPAIRMENT TO THE OPERATION OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT. IMPROPER USE OF TOOL CAUSED INJURY. NO OTHER FACTORS WERE INVOLVED.

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