# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220071000056` · 11/03/2006 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** PERM TOT OR PERM PRTL DISABLTY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 22 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Legacy Vulcan Corp (Form:Vulcan Materials Co)
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100039](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100039)
## Narrative

EE was tightening screw w/ratchet, felt slight strain in lower stomach, but didn't feel it necessary to see Dr. In March '07 he requested to see a Dr, who thought it was a recurrence of pre-existing hernia. He referred EE to surgeon, who placed EE on app. 6 wks restricted duty. Once surgeon's medical notes were rec'd (4/5/07) & reviewed it was determined this was a new hernia.

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