# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220142090002` · 07/24/2014 · Cambria CoGen Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR 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:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Northern Star Generation Services Co LLC
- **Operator:** Cambria CoGen Company
- **Mine:** [3608276](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3608276)
## Narrative

A mechanic was working on a waste coal fuel reclaimer chain and flights. the work involved using a 12lb sledge hammer to pound in flight pins. The repetitive motion of the day contributed to an elbow injury. The mechanic reported elbow pain to the plant EHS Manager.

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