# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220210190007` · 01/11/2021 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** METAL COVERS & GUARDS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 5 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600062](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600062)
## Narrative

Ee was working with another ee to install a transmission guard. Guard caught on grease lines; ee reached in with left hand to clear grease lines out of the way and the guard slid forward, pinching the ee's left thumb between the guard and steel plate. Seen at ER, referred to ortho. Diagnosed with a fracture and returned to light duty that site can accommodate.

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