# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220061570007` · 05/31/2006 · ART Quarry TRS LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vornado Realty Trust
- **Operator:** ART Quarry TRS LLC
- **Mine:** [2300028](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300028)
## Narrative

Miner was assigned to maintenance group, and was called upon to assist in checking a railcar (covered hopper-BNSF RR), to see if assistance in closing an unloading grate under the car was possible. Miner injured swinging a hand sledge hammer (8 lbs.) against the grate sliding door jam. Strained lower back/leg. Miner did not seek treatment immediately.

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