# NONPOWERED HAULAGE
> MSHA accident `220073180007` · 11/08/2007 · Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** NO DYS AWY FRM WRK,NO RSTR ACT
- **Classification:** NONPOWERED HAULAGE
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Couple or uncouple mine car
- **Injury source:** NONPOWRD VECH-DOLI,WHLBRW
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 11.83 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Placer Dome Ltd
- **Operator:** Cortez Gold Mines - (J V)
- **Mine:** [2600827](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600827)
## Narrative

He was hooking up the mobile steam cleaner to service truck.  When he released the trailer jack it retracted instead of dropping to the ground as expected. He was using his left hand to push against the jack while pulling the pin with his right hand. It pinched and cut his left middle finger. His wound was cleaned up and then he was taken to the emergency room at NNRH.

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