# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220032680006` · 09/17/2003 · Independence Coal Company Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Motorman, Motor person, Swamper, Switchman, Locomotive operator
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 6 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Massey Energy Company
- **Operator:** Independence Coal Company Inc
- **Mine:** [4607273](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4607273)
## Narrative

EE WAS REMOVING A BATTERY BOX ON THE TRACK MOTOR HE CUT A WIRE PIECE THAT WAS STICKING OUT OF TH E BRUNDY CONNECTOR WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED CUTTING HIM ON HTE INSIDE OF HIS LEFT FOREARM CAUSING A CUT 1""-1 1/2"" LONG AND APPROX. 1/4""DEEP. EE RECIEVED 4 STITCHES.

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