# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220050900027` · 03/01/2005 · Covia Solutions Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **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:** 12.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Solutions Inc.
- **Mine:** [4700749](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700749)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SITTING IN THE DRYER CONTROL ROOM. AS THE EE ATTEMPTED TO STAND UP, HE COULD NOT STAND UP STRAIGHT. THE EE FELT A LOT OF PAIN IN HIS LOWER BACK & WAIST AREA. 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THIS ACCIDENT, THE EE HAD USED A METAL BAR TO BUST FROZEN SAND LUMPS STUCK IN THE SOUTH FEEDER (5-10 TIMES) & THEN SHOVELED SAND FROM UNDER THE TAIL PULLEY OF BC-17.

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