# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220091870022` · 05/19/2009 · Bridger Coal Company 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 3
- **Mine experience:** 4.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company; IDACORP
- **Operator:** Bridger Coal Company 
- **Mine:** [4801646](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4801646)
## Narrative

Employee alleges that while swinging a sledge hammer on a piece of rock, he felt a pop in his elbow. After extensive medical evaluation, the employee has been placed on restrictive duty. The difference in date of injury and reporting is due to medical evaluation and investigation conducted to determine whether the alleged accident was indeed an industrial related injury.

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