# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220140080017` · 12/31/2013 · Montana Rockworks Inc.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Assayer, Geologist, Metallurgist, Engineer, Engineer management
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FOREARM/ULNAR/RADIUS
- **Days lost:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 7.46 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Brad  Mercord; Bill  Carter
- **Operator:** Montana Rockworks Inc.
- **Mine:** [2402226](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/2402226)
## Narrative

Miner was pulling a hydraulic hose off an excavator. A zip tie had to be cut to get the hose off. While bracing with his right arm the miner attempted to cut the tie with a pocket knife. The knife slipped in the upper cut, stabbing his right forearm.

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