# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220090410009` · 02/06/2009 · Frontier Aggregates LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Barge/Boat/Dredge/Towbarge/Towboat/Leach operator, Riverman, Deck hand
- **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:** 1.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Harper Industries
- **Operator:** Frontier Aggregates LLC
- **Mine:** [4104634](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104634)
## Narrative

Employee was using wire ties to keep chains from moving on the dredge.  Employee decided to cut the wire ties with his own pocket knife.  Employee placed his left hand on top of chain flat and cut toward his hand causing a laceration.

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