# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220131140007` · 03/07/2013 · Conco Quarries 
## 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:** 34
- **Mine experience:** 7.42 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Conco Quarries 
- **Mine:** [2300035](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2300035)
## Narrative

Was using sledgehammer, felt strain in his back.  Has been seeing Occ Med, but no medical treatment was prescribed.  Because of continuing random pain, and previous laminectomy from home injury, he requested MRI which was read 4/22/13.  Assessment lumbar strain, will now receive steroid injections. He continues to work on his regular job, but now with some restrictions.

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