# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220051190009` · 04/23/2005 · Carbo Ceramics Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 15.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gary A  Kolstad
- **Operator:** Carbo Ceramics Inc
- **Mine:** [1600995](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600995)
## Narrative

Accident occured as EE was bent over under railcar in attempt to pry a stop chock away from the wheel of a rail car.  Using a pry bar (12-15 lbs) swung the bar twisting his upper body and back.

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