# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220231230018` · 04/23/2023 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Over-exertion in lifting objects
- **Occupation:** Drill operator
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** DRILL STEEL (ALL SIZES)
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 3.15 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2600500](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2600500)
## Narrative

Ee picked up a 90 lb drill bit, using forearms as a fulcrum, out of the back of driller's truck. Ee was seen at the ER, diagnosed with a fracture, and referred to the orthopedist. Released to restricted duty that site can accommodate effective 4/24/23.

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