# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082390023` · 08/13/2008 · Mitsubishi Cement Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 10 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Mitsubishi Corp
- **Operator:** Mitsubishi Cement Corp
- **Mine:** [0400157](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400157)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in opening a rail car bottom dump door by attaching a come-along to the door to try to pull it open. The day after the event, he felt discomfort in the left side of his back. On Aug.20th the employee reported that his back was still hurting, the company arranged for a Dr's. appointment that day. The extent of the impairment is not yet known.

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