# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220080640017` · 02/28/2008 · Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC- Gouverneur Mineral Div.
## 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:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 4.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** R T Vanderbilt Company Inc
- **Operator:** Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC- Gouverneur Mineral Div.
- **Mine:** [3000610](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3000610)
## Narrative

Employee stated that he was swinging a large hammer trying to free up material in dry ore silo. As he was swinging he said he felt pain in the lower back. He was seen at the emergency room. Employee lost one work day returning on 3-3-2008.

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