# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220160750012` · 03/11/2016 · Superior Minerals Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY 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:** CROWBAR,PRY BAR
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 24.79 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** T C Mineral (aka Twin City Mineral)
- **Operator:** Superior Minerals Company
- **Mine:** [2103097](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2103097)
## Narrative

Employee suffered a strain to EE's left wrist while using a wrecking bar to check conveyor bearings and to remove built up material.  The strain was caused by the repetitive twisting motion.

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