# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092430006` · 08/20/2009 · Chevron Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 172
- **Mine experience:** 4.17 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Chevron Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

Two employees were leveling the rakes on #5 Thickener. They had a wrench on one of the adjusting bolts for the rake. Employee 1 was pulling and employee 2 was pushing on the wrench. Employee 1 felt a sharp pain to the lower back that traveled to the lower abdominal area.  * Started losing time on 8/25/09

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