# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220191210009` · 03/05/2019 · Heidelberg Materials, Southeast Agg., LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Ball/Rod/Pebble/Hand/Limestone/Dry mill operator, Roller operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** GROUND
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 236
- **Mine experience:** 4.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Heidelberg Materials AG
- **Operator:** Heidelberg Materials, Southeast Agg., LLC
- **Mine:** [3100079](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3100079)
## Narrative

Employee was positioning a crusher adjustment ring with a pry bar. The pry bar slipped, and they stepped back to catch balance. Right heel landed on a 6"" transition piece and they felt a twinge in the knee. Employee has been performing regular job until being placed off work by an orthopedic doctor effective 4/25/19 in preparation for upcoming surgery on the knee.

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