# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220102880063` · 06/03/2010 · Maple Coal Co., 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:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.19 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coal International PLC; Cambrian Mining PLC
- **Operator:** Maple Coal Co., LLC
- **Mine:** [4604236](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4604236)
## Narrative

While removing insulation from a cable, EE was using improper cutting procedures. The knife he was using slipped from the insulation and struck him on the left palm causing a laceration.

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