# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220001740037` · 06/15/2000 · Tilden Mining Company L C
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **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:** 0.36 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** U.S. Steel Canada; Cliffs Natural Resources Inc
- **Operator:** Tilden Mining Company L C
- **Mine:** [2000422](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2000422)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING THE TOP FLAP OFF A BOX WITHA RAZOR KNIFE. SHE HAD TO APPLY EXTRA FORCE TO CUT THROUGH THE TAPE ON THE CENTER OF THE FLAP CAUSING THE KNIFE TO ZIP THROUGH THE REST OF THE FLAP AND CUT HER LEFT THUMB. LACERATION REQUIREDSTITCHES.

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