# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030550041` · 02/12/2003 · Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 30.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert E  Murray
- **Operator:** Ohio Valley Coal Resources, Inc.
- **Mine:** [3301159](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3301159)
## Narrative

THE EMPLOYEE WAS SPLICING THE TRAILING CABLE FOR SHUTTLECAR (22 WEST SECTION) USING A UTILITY KNIFE WHEN STRIPPING OFF INSULATION ON THE GROUND WIRE, KNIFE SLIPPED OFF WIRE, STRIKING AND CUTTI NG THE MIDDLE AND RING FINGER OF THE LEFT HAND, REQUIRING SUTURES.

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