# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220101020042` · 03/16/2010 · Argus Energy WV LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 30
- **Mine experience:** 4.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James H  Booth
- **Operator:** Argus Energy WV LLC
- **Mine:** [4608704](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608704)
## Narrative

Employee stated that while swinging a sledge hammer, he lost his balance, slipped and injured his back. (Started missing work on 3/28/10).

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