# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172200019` · 07/16/2017 · Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Dryer operator, Kiln operator,  Dry plant operator,  Fluid operator, Bed dryer operator
- **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:** 112
- **Mine experience:** 2.73 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Tata Chemicals Ltd
- **Operator:** Tata Chemicals (Soda Ash) Partners LLC
- **Mine:** [4800155](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4800155)
## Narrative

Employee was using a sledge hammer to unplug chute when ee felt a pop in left shoulder. Employee went to doctor on 7/20/17 for MRI. On 8/2/17 it was determined that ee had a torn muscle and that it was work related caused by the incident. The employee is currently off work.

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