# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220102600027` · 09/07/2010 · United Rock Products Corp
## 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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Colas S A
- **Operator:** United Rock Products Corp
- **Mine:** [0401763](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0401763)
## Narrative

A tear was noticed on the belt of a conveyor.  The conveyor was locked out.  Employee used a pocket knife to cut the belt and to remove the torn piece.  While holding the torn piece with his left and cutting with his right, he completed the cut.  The momentum of his hand continued causing the knife to cut the top of his left hand.  This required stitches.

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