# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220033380012` · 11/19/2003 · Dolese Bros Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder (shop)
- **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:** 1.38 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Dolese Brothers Company
- **Operator:** Dolese Bros Co
- **Mine:** [3400798](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/3400798)
## Narrative

EE WAS USING A KNIFE TO CUT A WELDING LEAD TO INSTALL A CONNECTOR ON THE END OF IT. THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT HIS LEFT THUMB. THERE WAS NO LOST TIME, BUT SUTURES WERE REQUIRED AND EE WORKED FI VE DAYS OF RESTRICTED DUTY.

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