# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220222080031` · 07/18/2022 · Rockwell Mining, LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **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:** 1
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Sev.en Global Investments a.s.
- **Operator:** Rockwell Mining, LLC
- **Mine:** [4609427](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4609427)
## Narrative

Employee stated had been dropped off to help make a belt splice. Employee stated  put a new blade in the knife, and was on knees squaring the belt with a utility knife when the knife came out of the belt and struck EE's right leg just above the knee, causing a 2-3 inch laceration.

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