# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220063210047` · 08/18/2006 · Alpha Coal West, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 2.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Foundation Coal Corporation
- **Operator:** Alpha Coal West, Inc.
- **Mine:** [4801078](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801078)
## Narrative

EE was replacing the rear suspension cylinder on a CAT 793 truck. As he was using a sledge hammer to drive the top strut pin from its bore he felt a pain in his right wrist. He did not report the incident at that time. On 9/22/06, as he was loosening/tightening the wear plate retaining bolts on a 24M motor grader, using a 3/4"" impact wrench, he again experienced pain in wrist.

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