# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220233470005` · 12/07/2023 · Graymont Western US Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Miner, Prospector, NEC
- **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:** 144
- **Mine experience:** 16.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Graymont Ltd
- **Operator:** Graymont Western US Inc
- **Mine:** [2401652](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2401652)
## Narrative

The injured miner was swinging a 10 pound sledge hammer to attempt to unplug a lime kiln dust (LKD) bin and chute. While swinging the hammer they felt a pop and pain in right shoulder/arm. They visited an orthopedist who released them to restricted duty. An MRI is scheduled for 12/15/2023 to determine the extent of the injury.

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