# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220151730029` · 06/17/2015 · B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** OTHER INJURY,NEC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 8.12 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Jeffrey  Goodman
- **Operator:** B V Hedrick Gravel & Sand Co
- **Mine:** [3101973](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3101973)
## Narrative

EE was swinging a 10 lb. sledge hammer to tighten a lock nut on a crusher.  After about 5-6 swings, he felt a sharp pain in his right lower back that began to radiate to his right leg.  He went to the doctor and he had pinched his sciatic nerve.  The doctor prescribed steroids and wrote him out of work for the next two days, thereby making the accident reportable.

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