# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092160031` · 07/20/2009 · National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 25
- **Mine experience:** 14.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vicat S A
- **Operator:** National Cement Co. of AL., Inc.
- **Mine:** [0100027](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100027)
## Narrative

EE was using a sledge hammer to tighten bolts on raw mill drive motor, and reportedly missed target, straining muscle in his back.

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