# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220030580021` · 02/21/2003 · Carmeuse Lime and Stone
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 13.48 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Oglebay Norton Company
- **Operator:** Carmeuse Lime and Stone
- **Mine:** [4002545](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/4002545)
## Narrative

EE WAS WORKING TO REMOVE SUCTION HOSE FROM PUMP. AFTER UNSUCCESSFULLY TRYING TO SCREW IT OFF EE DECIDED TO CUT IT OFF. HOSE WAS MADE OF RIBBED PLASTIC. HE GRABBED LOWER PART OF HOSE WITH LEFT HAND & CUT LENGTHWISE WITH RIGHT HAND. POCKET KNIFE SLIPPED OFF HOSE & CUT LEFT THUMB CROSSWISE REQUIRING 3 STITCHES JUST BELOW KNUCKLE.

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