# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220261470016` · 05/19/2026 · Sundance Mining Group LLC
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** HANDLING OF MATERIALS
- **Accident type:** Struck by... NEC
- **Occupation:** Maintenance man, Mechanic,  Repair/Serviceman, Boilermaker, Fueler, Tire tech, Field service tech
- **Activity:** Machine maintenance
- **Injury source:** BOILR,PRES VSL,AIR HOS,OX
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 4 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Robert R Fithian; Mark  Horne
- **Operator:** Sundance Mining Group LLC
- **Mine:** [5002045](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/5002045)
## Narrative

Employee was checking for a leak in a hydraulic hose when EE received a puncture in EE's right hand index finger. EE was taken to the hospital for examination of suspected oil injection to the puncture site.

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