# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220042040057` · 07/11/2004 · Nubay Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles R  Collins
- **Operator:** Nubay Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1102636](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102636)
## Narrative

EE IS UNIT REPAIRMAN.  HE WAS TRYING TO TAKE FITTING OFF OF Y STRAINER ON FEEDER WATER SYSTEM WITH A PIPE WRENCH.  WHILE PULLING ON PIPE WRENCH, HE STRAINED LOWER BACK MUSCLE.

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