# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220061000003` · 04/03/2006 · Almatis Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 2.02 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Almatis Holdings 1 BV
- **Operator:** Almatis Inc
- **Mine:** [0300257](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0300257)
## Narrative

Operator was swapping tanks at the Bldg. 45 Tank Farm.  He had just closed #67 and had opened #71 and had stepped down from platform.  He took a step on the ground and felt a sharp pain in his right lower lumbar area.  Operators use 8 lb. sledge hammer to strike locken bar to open and close valves.

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