# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030130124` · 12/11/2002 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 53
- **Mine experience:** 4.34 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Incorporated
- **Mine:** [0900023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900023)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS SWINGING A SLEDGE HAMMER ATTEMPTING TO REPAIR A CRUSHER. WHILE DOING SO THE EMPLOYEE TWISTED HIS KNEE, THIS CAUSED THE EMPLOYEE TO FEEL A PAIN IN HIS KNEE.

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