# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220033210125` · 11/10/2003 · BASF Catalysts LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 33.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Engelhard Corp
- **Operator:** BASF Catalysts LLC
- **Mine:** [0900231](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900231)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A FEED TUBE FROM #1 MAGNET WHILE IN A SEATED POSITION AND USING A 24"" PIPE WRENCH. AS HE PULLED HE FELT A PAIN IN HIS BACK AND DOWN HIS RIGHT LEG. WORK COMP PHYSICIAN DIAGNOSED HIM AS HAVING MUSCLE STRAIN TO LOWER BACK. HE WAS GIVEN AN INJECTION, 2 PRESCRIPTIONSAND PLACED ON RESTRICTION AND NO LIFTING OVER 40 LBS.

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