# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032090048` · 07/14/2003 · Ritchie Sand 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:** WRIST
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.09 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** H T  Ritchie
- **Operator:** Ritchie Sand Inc
- **Mine:** [1400543](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1400543)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING THE TAPE OFF OF THE 4160 LEADS GOING TO THE MOTOR ON THE DREDGE. THE TIGHT AREA BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE MOTOR WAS CAUSING HIM TO CUT BACK TOWARD HIM. HE SLIPPED THROUGH A SOFT SPOT AND CUT HIS WRIST, REQUIRING TWO STITCHES.

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