# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220083290019` · 11/19/2008 · Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Roof bolter, Rock bolter,  Pinner, Mobile roof support operator (MRS)
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Vulcan Materials Company
- **Operator:** Vulcan Construction Materials, LLC
- **Mine:** [1103149](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1103149)
## Narrative

The mine had recently changed resin suppliers and new boxes are fully glued.  The miner used a razor knife to open the end of the resin box.  The miner steadied the box with his left hand while cutting toward it with the knife in his right hand.  The blade exited the cardboard and cut the left hand.  The miner was taken to a medical facility and received stitches.

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