# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021960023` · 05/28/2002 · U S Coal Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 16
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** William M  Bale
- **Operator:** U S Coal Inc
- **Mine:** [4003165](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4003165)
## Narrative

STRAINED LOWER BACK WHILE USING CHAIN HOIST ON BELT LINE. (SOUGHT MEDICAL TREATMENT ON JUNE 20,2002).

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