# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220142740023` · 09/29/2014 · Greer Limestone Company
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Welder
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 2
- **Mine experience:** 1.69 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Greer Industries Inc
- **Operator:** Greer Limestone Company
- **Mine:** [4600016](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4600016)
## Narrative

While cutting a piece of belting with a utility knife towards himself the employee accidentally stabbed himself in the right upper leg above the knee.  The wound was approximately 3/8"" to 1/2"" long.

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