# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073090021` · 10/17/2007 · Monterey Coal Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion NEC
- **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:** NECK
- **Days lost:** 56
- **Mine experience:** 2.52 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Exxon Mobil Corp
- **Operator:** Monterey Coal Company
- **Mine:** [1100726](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1100726)
## Narrative

Employee was using pry bar to raise a cover when the pry bar slipped causing him to lose his balance and strain his neck.  Employee had major neck surgery earlier this year (a few months prior to this accident date).  On 10/31/07 medical verification was received regarding work-relatedness of this injury.

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