# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032370023` · 08/14/2003 · Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.51 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Border Partners LP
- **Operator:** Black Mesa Pipeline Operations LLC
- **Mine:** [0201047](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0201047)
## Narrative

SUPERVISOR STATED EMPLOYEE COMPLAINED OF A SORE NECK AT START OF SHIFT. EMPLOYEE WAS ASSIGNED TO TAKE A COVER OFF A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT. AS HE UNBOLTED FASTNERS HE FELT LIKE HE PULLED A MUSCLE DUE TO A BOLT THAT WAS TOO TIGHT. EMPLOYEE REPORTED IT TO SUPERVISOR AND HE WAS SENT TO THE HOSPITAL. DOCTOR DETERMINED IT TO BE A CERVICAL STRAIN AND ADVISED RETURN TO WORK 8/19/03.

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