# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073400015` · 06/18/2007 · Molycorp Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** WRENCH
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** SHOULDERS (COLLARBONE/CLAVICLE/SCAPULA)
- **Days lost:** 64
- **Mine experience:** 10.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Chevron Corporation
- **Operator:** Molycorp Inc
- **Mine:** [2901267](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2901267)
## Narrative

The employee was tightening a 1in. ball valve with an 8 in. pipe wrench. The wrench slipped with extreme force. When this happened, he felt a sharp pain in the shoulder area. The shoulder was still sore through November. The employee had surgury on Dec. 3 for a torn ligament.

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