# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220221010036` · 01/13/2022 · United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** UNCLASSIFIED,NOT DETERMED
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 364
- **Mine experience:** 26.62 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USX Corp (United States Steel Corp)
- **Operator:** United States Steel Corp-Minnesota Ore Operations
- **Mine:** [2100282](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2100282)
## Narrative

Employee was using 15"" pliers in the left hand and a 15"" adjustable wrench in the right hand to tighten a thin 3"" nut for a plastic bulk storage tank discharge. When applying downward pressure with the plier, the employee felt pain in the left shoulder. THIS INCIDENT BECAME A RECORDABLE WHEN THE EMPLOYEE HAD SURGERY ON 4-08-22.

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