# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220241420014` · 05/13/2024 · Nevada Gold Mines LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS RESTRICTED ACTIVITY ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by falling object
- **Occupation:** Miner, NEC
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** ROOF (ROCK) BOLTS
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 8.06 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Barrick Nevada Holding LLC; Newmont USA Limited
- **Operator:** Nevada Gold Mines LLC
- **Mine:** [2602246](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602246)
## Narrative

EE was moving swellex bolts. They picked one up and was looking at other items in the tray when the bolt they were holding slipped from their hand, falling on right middle finger. Seen at clinic, diagnosed with a fracture, wound was sutured, and referred for a consult with a hand specialist. Released to restricted duty.

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