# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220191150049` · 04/18/2019 · US Silica Co
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **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:** 0.67 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** USS Holdings Inc
- **Operator:** US Silica Co
- **Mine:** [4105363](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4105363)
## Narrative

Electrician was using a utility knife to strip insulation from a wire to make a repair. Employee removed cut-resistant gloves prior to beginning the task. Employee cut right thumb with the utility knife, requiring seven sutures. No lost time and no restrictions.

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