# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220120650050` · 02/26/2012 · Hobet Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** CHAIN HOIST, CHAIN BLOCK
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 54
- **Mine experience:** 26.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Patriot Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Hobet Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [4604670](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604670)
## Narrative

Employee was using a chain hoist to pull the track back together on the 495 Shovel. Employee felt pain in his left side and middle back. Employee completed his shift. Employee went to HealthPlus and was seen by Dr. and was taken off work for a possible pulled muscle in his back.

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