# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220070890025` · 01/31/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 21
- **Mine experience:** 0.87 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE was using a 8lb sledge hammer while opening & closing a valve. EE stated he felt a burning sensation in the abdomen area while closing the valve. The incident occurred 1/31/07 & was classified as a 1st aid case. Due to strain of abdominal muscles, EE developed umblical hernia & underwent surgery 3/20/07.

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