# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220130990021` · 03/05/2013 · Imerys Talc America Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Imerys S A
- **Operator:** Imerys Talc America Inc
- **Mine:** [4300150](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300150)
## Narrative

Employee reports that he strained his low back on 3/5/13 while using a sledge hammer to break ice/ore.  The employee sought medical treatment and was diagnosed with nerve impingement on 4/5/13.  The employee received a series of medical visits which included treatment beyond first aid.

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