# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220002640041` · 09/12/2000 · Bledsoe Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand load, Hand shoveling
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** BACK (MUSCLES/SPINE/S-CORD/TAILBONE)
- **Days lost:** 51
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** James River Coal Company
- **Operator:** Bledsoe Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [1511065](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1511065)
## Narrative

EE ALLEGES HE STRAINED HIS BACK WHILE RAISING HIMSELF FROM HIS KNEES TO HIS FEET AFTER SHOVELING

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