# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220230800022` · 02/09/2023 · PBS Coals, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** 60
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Quintana Capital Group GP Ltd
- **Operator:** PBS Coals, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3603328](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3603328)
## Narrative

Employee was swinging a sledge hammer to knock the pin out of a track and felt a sharp pain in shoulder.  Employee continued to work employee's regular duties and was sent for an MRI. Employee was sent to Ortho 3/15/23 and was diagnosed with a torn rotator cuff and placed on light duty.  Surgery is scheduled for 4/18/23.

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