# HANDLING OF MATERIALS
> MSHA accident `220262110005` · 07/21/2026 · Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, 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:** Laborer, Bull gang,  Parts runner, Roustabout, Roof trimmer/scaler
- **Activity:** Handling supplies or material
- **Injury source:** BLOCKING
- **Nature of injury:** CUT,LACER,PUNCT-OPN WOUND
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** 0
- **Mine experience:** 1.81 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Intrepid Potash Inc
- **Operator:** Intrepid Potash-New Mexico, LLC
- **Mine:** [2900170](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2900170)
## Narrative

EE was handling 12"" x 12"" x 18"" wooden blocks & used attached handle to pull block by EE's body. EE inadvertently contacted a second block that had already been placed behind EE. The tip of the Right Pinky Finger was caught in between the two wooden blocks & caused a laceration to the finger's nail bed. Stitches were required to close the wound. EE was placed on work restrictions.

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