# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220162560002` · 08/28/2016 · Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 19
- **Mine experience:** 9.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** J M Huber Corp
- **Operator:** Huber Specialty Hydrates, LLC 
- **Mine:** [0302023](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0302023)
## Narrative

employee stated EE felt a pop in EE's back when using a sledge hammer to clear product from a blocked feeder.

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