# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220212530011` · 09/09/2021 · 3M Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
- **Occupation:** Tipple/Top lander/Skip dumper operator, Binman, Topman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** AXE,HAMMER,SLEDGE
- **Nature of injury:** SPRAIN,STRAIN RUPT DISC
- **Body part:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Minnesota Mining & Manufacturing Company
- **Operator:** 3M Company
- **Mine:** [0300426](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/0300426)
## Narrative

Employee was attempting to unclog 3 bin chute on the 2nd floor with a sledgehammer. Shortly after, the employee felt a pain EE's right wrist whenever EE flexed or put pressure on it. Employee also noticed a small bump formed when flexing the wrist in a downward position. Employee immediately went to see the on sight nurse who recommended further evaluation from a medical provider. 

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