# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220172980053` · 10/19/2017 · Thoroughfare Mining LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** MINE FLOOR,BOTTOM,FOOTWAL
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 82
- **Mine experience:** 0.77 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Armstrong Energy Inc
- **Operator:** Thoroughfare Mining LLC
- **Mine:** [1519744](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1519744)
## Narrative

Employee was working on oil leaks on feeder, tightening up loose fittings when the channel locks slipped causing employee to lose balance and footing twisting left knee.

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