# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030270096` · 01/05/2003 · Capitol Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 4
- **Mine experience:** 40.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Italcementi Spa
- **Operator:** Capitol Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [4600007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600007)
## Narrative

INJURED STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE TRYING TO LOOSENWET COAL BUILDUP IN 9 KILN COAL BIN HOPPER NY SWINGING A HAMMER AND USING A 6 FT LONG BAR. INJURED WAS STRIKING THE OUTSIDE OF THE BIN HOPPER.

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