# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220062260002` · 08/07/2006 · Barton Mines Co LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 23.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Charles H  Bracken Jr
- **Operator:** Barton Mines Co LLC
- **Mine:** [3002268](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3002268)
## Narrative

Employee was using a hammer to install liners on a ball mill.  The motion of the hammer and the tight space caused a strain his back.

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