# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220181940009` · 07/06/2018 · Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 35
- **Mine experience:** 23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Asbury Carbons Inc
- **Operator:** Asbury Graphite Mills Inc
- **Mine:** [2800956](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2800956)
## Narrative

Employee was using a sledge hammer to put 3-4"" anchoring bolts into a concrete floor. While swinging the hammer the employee injured their left shoulder. This resulted In a left shoulder sprain and the employee is estimated to be out of work for 2 weeks per the doctors request.

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