# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092860071` · 09/24/2009 · Newtown Energy, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Utility man, Errand boy, Service truck operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 7
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Ellis
- **Operator:** Newtown Energy, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4608993](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608993)
## Narrative

Injured was prying rail with bar when it slipped causing him to strain back and neck. Did not start missing until 9/28/09.

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