# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220033320001` · 11/19/2003 · Buzzi Unicem USA
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 17.78 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Buzzi S p A
- **Operator:** Buzzi Unicem USA
- **Mine:** [4000838](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4000838)
## Narrative

THE EE WAS REMOVING PIN GATES FROM A HOPPER. THE EE WAS USING A SLEDGE HAMMER TO KNOCK THE PIN GATES OUT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STRIKE THE END OF THE PIN THE HAMMER MISSED. THE WEIGHT OF THE HAMMER STRAINED THE EE'S RIGHT SHOULDER. THE EE REQUESTED & SAW THE DR. ON 11/24/03. THE EE'S JOB RESTRICTIONS BEGAN 11/24/03.

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