# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220140210063` · 01/11/2014 · Lafarge Midwest
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **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:** 3.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lafarge S A
- **Operator:** Lafarge Midwest
- **Mine:** [1100786](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100786)
## Narrative

Employee strained his lower back while swinging a sledge hammer in a crouched position, when he missed his target impact point.

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