# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220142620003` · 09/08/2014 · Vermont Quarries Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Bull gang foreman, Labor foreman, Leadman, Section foreman, Shift boss
- **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:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 14 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Fabrizio  Ponzanelli
- **Operator:** Vermont Quarries Corp.
- **Mine:** [4300042](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4300042)
## Narrative

While driving a wedge w/a sledge hammer, left foot slipped which caused him to twist his back.

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