# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220073180029` · 10/31/2007 · Compass Minerals America Inc.
## 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:** KNEE/PATELLA
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 30 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Compass Minerals International, Inc.
- **Operator:** Compass Minerals America Inc.
- **Mine:** [1600358](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/1600358)
## Narrative

EE was cutting skirting strips out of conveyor material using a utility knife. After cutting the material the EE stood up & noticed he had a small piece of belt left to cut. The EE picked up the belt & cut the piece of belt. The knife sliced through the bet & cut the employee above his right knee. He was brought to local clinic & received 5 stitches. Release w/no restrictions.

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