# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172790009` · 09/25/2017 · NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** METAL,NEC(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
- **Days lost:** 59
- **Mine experience:** 11 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Polymet Mining Corp
- **Operator:** NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC
- **Mine:** [2103658](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2103658)
## Narrative

Employee was assisting in repairs to 2 1/2"" overhead piping with a 24"" pipe wrench. Employee reported soreness in left shoulder and neck after reaching for a short length of pipe, that was being used for leverage on the pipe wrench, when the short length of pipe slipped off the wrench handle. The accident occurred on 9/12/2017 and the employee was seen by the doctor on 9/25/17. 

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