# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220160250008` · 01/14/2016 · APAC-Kansas, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 14
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** CRH PLC
- **Operator:** APAC-Kansas, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1401578](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1401578)
## Narrative

EE had surgery to repair an elbow tendon tare on 1/14/16 for an incident that occurred in March of 2014. EE believed the injury to be minor at the time and did not seek treatment or report to EHS. EE reported the incident in July of 2015 and a WC claim was filed. Ins. Co. investigated the claim and accepted claim in Dec of 2015 scheduling surgery on 1/14/16. Expect 10-14 LTD.

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