# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220180850005` · 04/15/2017 · Paulsen Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** HOISTING APPARATUS,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.13 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Larry  Paulsen
- **Operator:** Paulsen Inc
- **Mine:** [2500216](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2500216)
## Narrative

EE was operating a hand winch adjusting the dredge position. EE felt hand get weak followed by a sharp pain. EE was taken to a doctor where the hand was x-rayed and wrapped. EE was released to go back to work at normal job with restricted use with EE's right hand. EE was released back to full duty one week later.

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