# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220191720013` · 06/06/2019 · Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** JOINT,TENDON,MUSCL INFLAM
- **Body part:** ELBOW
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** S C R-Sibelco Nv
- **Operator:** Covia Specialty Minerals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [1102051](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1102051)
## Narrative

Mechanic was cleaning out a dust collector hopper on 6/6/19. EE was using a deadblow hammer to hit the discharge cone. EE used the hammer for about 30 minutes. Later that day they felt tightness in the right elbow, and reported to supervisor.  Employee attempted to treat at home using ice/heat and rest, but aggravated injury bagging paper bags on 6/19/19. 

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