# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073610015` · 12/17/2007 · Alcoa World Alumina LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK 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:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 121
- **Mine experience:** 9.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alcoa Inc
- **Operator:** Alcoa World Alumina LLC
- **Mine:** [4100320](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100320)
## Narrative

EE was using 8-lb sledgehammer to open & close valves & screen boxes in Calcination area of plant when she suffered a strain to her rt shoulder. She was seen by the plant doctor who issued restrictions & referred her to an orthopedic dr. She was instructed by the orthopedic dr not to return to work pending results of exam. This resulted in EE losing time from work.

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