# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220040290004` · 01/20/2004 · Iluka Resources Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Coal sampler
- **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:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Iluka Resources Ltd
- **Operator:** Iluka Resources Inc.
- **Mine:** [4406879](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4406879)
## Narrative

EE WAS CUTTING DEBRIS OFF HDPE PIPE END WITH A POCKET KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF THE MATERIAL AND STRUCK HIS R THUMB. HE RECEIVED APPROX. 1"" U SHAPED LACERATION ON PAD OF R THUMB. SEEN AND D R'S OFFICE AND GIVEN 5 STITCHES AND TETNUS SHOOT RETURN TO WORK BUT KEEP WOUND DRY.

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