# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220160710017` · 03/01/2016 · Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Welder (non-shop)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** CHEST (RIBS/BREAST BONE/CHEST ORGNS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robindale Energy Services Inc
- **Operator:** Lehigh Anthracite Coal, LLC
- **Mine:** [3601761](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3601761)
## Narrative

Employee was swinging sledge hammer attempting to hit a 4"" x 68"" piece of steel to break off full sheet. After swinging sledge hammer, employee felt pain and soreness to right rib cage area. Employee was taken to local Urgent Care and diagnosed with a sprained muscle to right rib area.

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