# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220031700037` · 05/28/2003 · Springfield Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 1 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John R  Kortas
- **Operator:** Springfield Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4608964](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608964)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A PRY BAR TO PRY UP LATCH ON PUSH BEAM.

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