# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220123190009` · 06/08/2012 · Mid-America Carbonates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,NONPOWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 44
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alexander J  House; Ted  Norris
- **Operator:** Mid-America Carbonates LLC
- **Mine:** [1103176](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103176)
## Narrative

During rebuilding of Mill #2, EE was inside the mill performing maintenance. He was tightening a bolt and using his right knee to brace his body to push the bar tightening the bolt. When he finished he said his knee felt like he had strained or pulled something in it. He continued working and had no loss time until his surgery on October 8, 2012.

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