# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032400046` · 08/13/2003 · Imerys Marble Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 20 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Marble Inc
- **Mine:** [0900577](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900577)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING PLOW TIPS ON AN ANVIL. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS HAMMERING THE TIPS, HIT PLOW TIP AT AN ANGLE CAUSING TIP TO TWIST. TWISTING ACTION PULLED BACK MUSCLE OF EMPLOYEE HOLDING TIP.

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