# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220031220033` · 04/26/2003 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Electrical maintenance
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 33
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE WAS USING THE PIPE BENDER CONDUIT FOR COMMUNICATION LINES AT 1-NORTH SHAFT. AFTER HE HAD BENT THE CONDUIT HE KNEELED DOWN TO BEGIN STRIPPING WIRES AND FELT PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK. HE STATED HE LAYED ON THE GROUND ATTEMPTING TO STRETCH OUT AND IT DIDN'T HELP.

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