# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220243060009` · 10/27/2024 · Omya Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD ACT
- **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:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Omya Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Omya Inc.
- **Mine:** [0400167](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0400167)
## Narrative

Employee was using a pry bar to dislodge broken plow tips in RMI. They felt the job was strenuous but was alright when they completed it. They had a prescheduled day off 10/28/24 and returned to work on 10/29/24. Their back was stiff and mentioned it to the Maint. Coordinator. By 10:00 AM their back had a spasm, and they could hardly walk.

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