# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220162310022` · 08/10/2016 · Conmat Inc., dba Helm Materials
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Outside foreman, Leadman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 12
- **Mine experience:** 28 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Helm Group Inc
- **Operator:** Conmat Inc., dba Helm Materials
- **Mine:** [1100232](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/1100232)
## Narrative

Miner used a pocket knife to cut rubberized tape from an electrical cord  that needed to be repaired during plant set up. Miner was pulling the knife towards self while cutting the tape, and cut into the top of left thumb which was holding the cord. The Laceration required medical treatment.

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