# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220122140010` · 07/25/2012 · GCC Energy LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 9
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** GCC SAB de CV
- **Operator:** GCC Energy LLC
- **Mine:** [0504864](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0504864)
## Narrative

Employee was using a sledge hammer to straighten out bent metal on lid of battery box resulting in lumbar sprain. Employee did not report injury until 7/30/12.

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