# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220053540046` · 12/07/2005 · Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ennstone PLC
- **Operator:** Atlantic States Materials of PA Inc
- **Mine:** [3609169](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3609169)
## Narrative

Ee was removing a frozen valve 3"" to thaw it out once all bolts were removed the valve was stuck in place. He pulled on valve when it broke loose it. He did not have a good grip on it and it fell on his wrist the valve weighed approx. 40 lb.

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