# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220102770052` · 09/24/2010 · Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Warehouseman, Bagger, Palletizer/Stacker, Store keeper, Packager, Fabricator, Cleaning plant operator
- **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:** 12.94 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Div/Morton International Inc
- **Mine:** [4101776](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4101776)
## Narrative

EE was operating the bag machine, producing 25lb sacks of table salt in paper bags. A bag had cleared the machine without the bag tape being cut. EE attempted to cut the tape with a retractable safety knife. While cutting toward his right hand, the knife blade did not retract when it left the tape surface and lacerated the top of his right hand.

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