# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220023180038` · 11/03/2002 · U S Steel Mining Company Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 124
- **Mine experience:** 1.07 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Usx Corp
- **Operator:** U S Steel Mining Company Llc
- **Mine:** [4605868](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4605868)
## Narrative

INJURED USED A BALL PEEN HAMMER TO TAP PIPE FOR ALIGNMENT. WHEN HE STRAIGHTENED UP, HE FELT PAINS IN BACK. THIS IS REPORTED AS AN OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS.

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