# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220111960025` · 07/14/2011 · Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DYS AWY FRM WRK & RESTRCTD 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 5.5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** John W  Thomas
- **Operator:** Thomas Sand & Gravel Co., Inc.
- **Mine:** [4104465](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4104465)
## Narrative

EE was cutting a conveyor belt with his box knife when his hand slipped and cut his leg. EE received 7 stitches and work release with restrictions (sedentary for next 4 days; no bending at knee for next 10 days) until stitches are removed 10 days later.

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