# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220232830013` · 10/02/2023 · Lycon Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Blacksmith, Bull gang, Parts runner, Roustabout, Pick-up man, Pitman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 2.21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Janesville Sand & Gravel Company
- **Operator:** Lycon Inc
- **Mine:** [4700754](https://api.ai-analytics.org/mine/4700754)
## Narrative

Miner was using a Milwaukee utility knife to cut a piece of rubber to use as a gasket for bindicator on classifying tank when the utility knife slipped out of the rubber cutting miner above top of left knee cap. Miner was not following proper cutting procedures by not cutting away from the body.

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