# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220131440047` · 05/10/2013 · McElroy Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ANKLE
- **Days lost:** 208
- **Mine experience:** 3.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CONSOL Energy Inc
- **Operator:** McElroy Coal Company
- **Mine:** [4601437](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4601437)
## Narrative

He stated that he was using a slate bar to untwist the longwall face chain on the 12A future longwall setup face.  He stated that when he pushed up with his chest and his arms he heard a snap and felt a pain in his left ankle and calf.  It was discovered by this office on 5-22-13 after receiving the notes from the doctor that he tore his Achilles tendon in his left ankle.

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