# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220080720017` · 03/04/2008 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Carmeuse Holding SA; Lafarge SA
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone Inc
- **Mine:** [1505484](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1505484)
## Narrative

Plant employee was attempting to unplug a chute below a dust bin feeder, using a sledge hammer. While striking the chute with the sledge hammer, the employee felt discomfort in his left shoulder down to his elbow.

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