# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220131480017` · 05/17/2013 · TXI Operations LP
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Pumper
- **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:** 0.58 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Texas Industries Inc
- **Operator:** TXI Operations LP
- **Mine:** [4100007](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4100007)
## Narrative

The employee was using a pocket knife to trim the excess off of a zip-tie that was securing a grease hose to the framework of a conveyor. He took a step forward and lost his balance, this caused him to fall forward. The employee reached up with both hands to break his fall. While doing this the knife blade came into contact with his left thumb.

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