# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220150420014` · 10/06/2014 · Ash Grove Cement Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 162
- **Mine experience:** 12.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ash Grove Cement Company
- **Operator:** Ash Grove Cement Co
- **Mine:** [3502970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3502970)
## Narrative

Mechanic was installing a flow meter in a truck using two pipe wrenches, sustaining a right shoulder strain. The incident was treated with 1st aid measures until a 2/5/2015 Independent Medical Examination revealed a rotator cuff tear requiring medical treatment. *Surgery on 4/1/15 with lost time. Modified return is anticipated on 5/15/15, with full duty targeted on 10/1/15.

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