# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021860030` · 06/19/2002 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Stopping builder, Ventilation man, Mason man, Overcast
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 23
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS BUILDING A PERMANENT STOPPING OUT OF 6"" HOLLOW CEMENT BLOCKS. HE WAS USING A MASONRY HAMMER TO CUT A 6"" BLOCK. HIS RIGHT ARM & SHOULDER STARTED TO HURT. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR IMP AIRMENT TO THE OPERATOR OR TO ANY EQUIPMENT. IMPROPER USE OF HAMMER CAUSED INJURY. THERE WERE NO OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED.

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