# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220150430035` · 12/03/2014 · Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 76
- **Mine experience:** 3 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Alpha Natural Resources, Inc.
- **Operator:** Black Castle Mining Company, LLC
- **Mine:** [4607938](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4607938)
## Narrative

EE was using a 16 pound sledge hammer to straighten a metal guard. As he swung the hammer, he felt a pop and pain in his left shoulder.  EE continued to work his scheduled shifts but due to continued discomfort he saw a physician on 01/09/15 and received an MRI. Diagnosed with 2 tendon tears. EE returned to work until 02/04/15, which was his first day away from work.

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