# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220093290027` · 11/17/2009 · Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Ledgeman/hand, Quarry man
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 34.92 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest Incorporated
- **Mine:** [1400073](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400073)
## Narrative

Plant was screening clay.  Due to wet weather the clay built-up inside transition hopper between 2 conveyor belts.  Employee used a poking tool to remove the build-up from the hopper while the belts were shutdown.  While poking at the built-up clay he felt a burning pain in his right shoulder.  He finished his task and reported the burning pain to his supervisor.

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