# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220023390006` · 11/30/2002 · Eastern Associated Coal LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Shuttle car operator, Mantrip operator, Ramcar operator, Rail runner, Buggy operator
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** THIGH/FEMUR
- **Days lost:** 28
- **Mine experience:** 21 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Peabody Energy Corporation
- **Operator:** Eastern Associated Coal LLC
- **Mine:** [4601456](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4601456)
## Narrative

EE STATED HE WAS CUTTING A WEDGE IN TWO WITH A RAZOR KNIFE. THE KNIFE SLIPPED OFF THE WEDGE CUTTING THE EE LEFT LEG ABOVE THE KNEE. THE LACERATION WAS 4"" LONG 1/2"" DEEP.

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