# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040680011` · 02/27/2004 · Alcoa World Alumina Llc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** —
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** —
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** — years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina Llc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

The employee used a pry bar, placing one end under the shaft for lifting and positioned the other end on his shoulder, allowing him to lift the bar with his hands and arms while simultaneously pushing it upward with his knees and legs. When he finished the job he realized that his back was sore

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