# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083240009` · 11/14/2008 · Lafarge North America
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Chute, Pull or free
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 7.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge North America
- **Mine:** [2300158](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300158)
## Narrative

Employee was cleaning the tower when a chunk of cement came loose and fell striking the bar that he was using to clean.  The bar then swung around and hit him in the side of the head.  He is complaining of headaches and strained muscles and sought treatment at OHS on 11/17/08.  He is on 10 lb lifting restrictions and sees the doctor again on 11/20/08.

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