# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040980042` · 03/29/2004 · Consolidation Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Lay or repair railroad track
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 32
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Consolidation Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601318](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601318)
## Narrative

WHILE WORKING ON 6 NORTH MAINS LAYING TRACK FOR 8A SECTION SWITCH, WHILE GUIDING RAIL WITH SLATE BAR HE EXPERIENCED LOW BACK PAIN. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT HE HAD PREVIOUS BACK INJURY (WHILE EMPLOYED FOR ANOTHER COMPANY) AND HAS HAD ONGOING TREATMENT. X-RAYS SHOWED NO EVIDENCE OF FRACTURE OR MALALIGNMENT.

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