# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220092030020` · 07/14/2009 · Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **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:** 4.04 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lhoist Group
- **Operator:** Lhoist North America of Alabama, LLC
- **Mine:** [0100003](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0100003)
## Narrative

EE was attempting to cut broken V-belt from the drive pulley of the grizzly feeder. He was using a utility knife. His first cut was directed away from his body. That cut went half way through the belt. He turned the utility knife toward his body and attempted to finish the cut. The knife slipped off the belt and cut his left thumb.

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