# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220050030036` · 12/20/2004 · Rivers Edge Mining Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Rivers Edge Mining Inc
- **Mine:** [4608890](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4608890)
## Narrative

UPON INVESTIGATION THE EMPLOYEE STATED HE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELT RUBBER TO MAKE A SPLICE. DURING THE PROCESS HE DECIDED TO CHANGE POSITION & WHILE DOING SO HIS FOOT BECAME TANGLED IN A PIECE OF STRING & HE TRIPPED. WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO CATCH HIMSELF HE STRUCK HIS LT. LG WITH THE OPEN KNIFE.

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