# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220051870028` · 02/14/2005 · Rockwell Lime Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Prep plant foreman, Supervisor, Mill plant supervisor, Kiln supervisor
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 25.37 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Donald R  Brisch
- **Operator:** Rockwell Lime Company
- **Mine:** [4700146](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700146)
## Narrative

While EE was using a sledge hammer to clear the hopper repeatedly throughout the day, he hurt his lower back.

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