# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220050840021` · 03/15/2005 · M E Ruby Jr Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Mechanic helper
- **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:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Ranger Excavating Inc
- **Operator:** M E Ruby Jr Inc
- **Mine:** [4102383](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4102383)
## Narrative

EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF CONVEYOR BELT, PULLING THE KNIFE TOWARDS HIMSELF WHEN THE KNIFE SLIPPED AND CUT EE'S LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE RESULTING IN AN INJURY REQUIRING (3) STITCHES TO THE SURFACE OF THE WOUND.

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