# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220023050078` · 10/18/2002 · Tony J Beltramo & Sons Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck against stationary object
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CEMENT PROD,CONCRET BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** CONTUSN,BRUISE,INTAC SKIN
- **Body part:** TRUNK,NEC
- **Days lost:** 10
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert D  Beltramo; Joseph A  Beltramo
- **Operator:** Tony J Beltramo & Sons Inc
- **Mine:** [0503875](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0503875)
## Narrative

3 EE'S WERE USING A MECHANICAL SCREW JACK TO RAISE A PORTION OF THE CONE CRUSHER & SCREEN DECK FOR LEVELING PURPOSES. THE JACK FAILED RESULTING IN INJURY TO 2 OF THE EE'S. THE JACK BASE WAS N OT SUPPORTED SQUARELY ON FIRM LIFTING SURFACE. JACK FAILED USING A CHEATER BAR PUTTING PRESSUREON UNSUPPORTED BASE OF THE JACK CAUSING IT TO BREAK. THREW EE'S AGAINST CONCRETE SUPPORT BARRIER

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