# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220192910023` · 10/16/2019 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Bulldozer operator, Universal operator, Heavy equipment operator, Operating engineer
- **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:** 57
- **Mine experience:** 1.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600550](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2600550)
## Narrative

Employee was using a 2.5 pound hammer to loosen up prill in the silo. While swinging the hammer the head caught on the silo handle causing employee's arm to stop suddenly. Employee felt a  pop in left shoulder. 

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