# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220052280012` · 04/20/2005 · U.S. Silica Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 23.85 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** U.S. Silica Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [3400836](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400836)
## Narrative

MECHANIC WAS REMOVING BOLTS FROM THE BELLYPAN ON THE DOZER. HE WAS USING HIS LEGS FOR ADDED LEVERAGE ON THE WRENCH USED TO REMOVE THE BOLTS. HE FELT PAIN IN HIS LEFT KNEE A FEW MINUTES LATER. THE MECHANIC DID NOT FEEL MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NEEDED AT THE TIME. HE WAS GIVEN A STERIOD SHOT IN HIS LEFT KNEE ON 8/11/2005.*ORIGINAL EDoc # 230590*

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