# HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
> MSHA accident `220251150017` · 04/23/2025 · Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** ALL OTHER CASES (INCL 1ST AID)
- **Classification:** HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Electrician, Lineman
- **Activity:** Hand tools (not powered)
- **Injury source:** KNIFE
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** HAND (NOT WRIST OR FINGERS)
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.54 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Coeur Mining, Inc.
- **Operator:** Wharf Resources (USA) Inc
- **Mine:** [3901282](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/3901282)
## Narrative

Employee was wire stripping using a Klever Kutter when the plastic edge of the tool broke causing the tool to slip and lacerate the palm of the employees left hand. Employee was taken to the Urgent Care and received 5 stitches with a return to Work as Tolerated.

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