# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082100029` · 07/17/2008 · Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Aggregates Southeast Inc
- **Mine:** [1601364](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1601364)
## Narrative

EE was assisting in rebuild of wet end of dredge pump. He was attempting to remove two bolts holding pump shell to base using an end wrench.  The ee lifted on the wrench with his back, straining lower back. He failed to use proper tool for this procedure and while using the wrong tool the ee lifted with his back and should have lifted with his legs.

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