# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220121980038` · 07/16/2012 · BASF Corporation
## 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:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 12.9 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** BASF SE
- **Operator:** BASF Corporation
- **Mine:** [0900241](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0900241)
## Narrative

At 8:45 am on 7/16/2012, a maintenance technician received a laceration to the right thumb requiring 5 stitches to close. The technician was attempting to remove the insulation on an electrical lug nut in preparation for changing out a centrifuge motor. As the technician was cutting the insulation, the knife slipped, making a one inch cut on his thumb.

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