# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220060820002` · 01/06/2006 · Big Ridge Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **Occupation:** Beltman, Conveyor man,  Conveyor belt worker, Mobile bridge carrierman, Feeder operator, Conveyor rider
- **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:** 136
- **Mine experience:** 2.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Big Ridge Inc
- **Mine:** [1103099](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1103099)
## Narrative

Employee was removing a rock that was hung in the Grizzly, using a pry bar and sledge hammer. He stated that when he got done removing the rock that he felt pain in his lower back. Employee did not miss work until 03/21/2006. He has a history of degenerative disc disease. Back surgery in 1975,1987 and 1997. MRI showed considerable degenerative problems.

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