# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220102290039` · 08/14/2010 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.71 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Hugh E  Harvey
- **Operator:** Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
- **Mine:** [2900170](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2900170)
## Narrative

EE replacing a hose fitting on #2 Crystallizer.  EE needed to cut a short section of hose off. EE placed hose on handrail & used a knife to cut the hose against handrail. EE was in a crouched position, the knife slipped & cut his right thigh. It was cleaned & closed using 8 staples sutures at Carlsbad Medical ER.

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