# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220212090006` · 07/26/2021 · Haile Gold Mine Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **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:** LOWER LEG/TIBIA/FIBULA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** OceanaGold Corporation
- **Operator:** Haile Gold Mine Inc
- **Mine:** [3800600](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3800600)
## Narrative

Employee, in a kneeling position (right leg down) was using a spring loaded, self-retracting utility knife to cut a zip tie.  As the cut was made, the knife slipped, causing a laceration to the left shin.  Employee received 6 sutures to close the wound, and returned to work immediately.

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