# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220000380179` · 01/29/2000 · Eastern Associated Coal Corp
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Scoop car/Scooptram operator, Load/Haul/Dump (LHD) operator, Teletram operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 18 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal Corp
- **Mine:** [4604955](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604955)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING PLASTIC BANDS OFF A 50 FT ROLL OF 1 1/4"" WATER LINE TO ADD TO THE CONTINUOUS MINER WATER SUPPLY. HE HAD A UTILITY KNIFE SNAPPED TO HIS LEFT SIDE & RATHER THAN REMOVE THE KNIFE H E ATTEMPTED TO USE IT AS IT WAS. HOLDING IT W/LEFT HAND HE ATTEMPTED TO CUT BANDS & KNIFE SLIPPEED & STRUCK HIS FINGER RESULTING IN A DEEP LACERATION WHICH REQUIRED 12 SUTURES TO CLOSE.

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