# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220050390003` · 02/06/2005 · Kiewit Mining Group Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Quality control technician, Laboratory technician, Laboratory assistant
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Kiewit Peter Sons' Inc
- **Operator:** Kiewit Mining Group Inc.
- **Mine:** [4801200](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4801200)
## Narrative

EE,  mining tech. was attempting to cut a piece of 1/2"" nylon rope with a utility knife.  He was pulling on the knife when it slipped causing a laceration to the middle finger on his left hand.  The laceration required 10 stitches to close.

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