# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220152290001` · 08/07/2015 · Morton Salt Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 0.08 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** K+S Aktiengesellschaft
- **Operator:** Morton Salt Inc
- **Mine:** [1600970](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1600970)
## Narrative

Employee was kneeling cutting a zip tie at downward angle. The direction of cutting motion was towards his right thigh. He struck himself in the thigh with the knife causing a laceration. He was using a retractable safety knife. The knife was tested and found to be operating properly after the incident occurred.

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