# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220021920044` · 06/29/2002 · Wabash Mine Holding Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 23.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Rag Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Wabash Mine Holding Company
- **Mine:** [1100877](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100877)
## Narrative

1W #5 BELT - EMPLOYEE WAS KNEELING ON THE GROUND WORKING ON BELT. EMPLOYEE WAS PULLING BELT KNIFE TOWARD HIMSELF WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED. LACERATION TO UPPER, RIGHT KNEE. MEDICAL TREATMENT ONLY - 3 SUTURES REQUIRED.

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