# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220082890040` · 10/13/2008 · COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** HERNIA;RUPTURE
- **Body part:** HIPS (PELVIS/ORGANS/KIDNEYS/BUTTOCKS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** COVIA HOLDINGS CORPORATION
- **Mine:** [4103483](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4103483)
## Narrative

While using a sledge hammer to dislodge material during railcar unloading, the employee felt a pain in his lower abdomen/groin. Employee reported the injury on 10/14/08 at approximately 7:00am. The employee was taken to the doctor & was diagnosed with a hernia.

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