# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220011340120` · 05/03/2001 · Coal Miners Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Laborer, Bull gang, Faceman, Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.63 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Gene L  McGregor
- **Operator:** Coal Miners Inc
- **Mine:** [1102846](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1102846)
## Narrative

INJURED WAS HELPING MAKE A SPLICE IN THE 3C BELT WHEN THE BELT MOVED AND HIS KNIFE SLIPPED AND HIT INJURED'S RIGHT KNEE CAUSING A 1"" LACERATION. INJURED WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AND RECEIVED 4 STITCHES.

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