# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220150120010` · 01/05/2015 · Amrize Cement Inc.
## 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:** 0.25 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Holcim Ltd
- **Operator:** Amrize Cement Inc.
- **Mine:** [0801110](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/0801110)
## Narrative

The ee was using a 4-inch flat bar on a conveyor belt as a straight edge for cutting. He started cutting the belt away from his body using a utility knife. While maintaining a grip on the knife, The force of pushing the knife and angle of the blade made the knife come of the cut, glance off of the 4 inch flat bar and made a 3.5cm laceration on the left index finger.

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