# MACHINERY
> MSHA accident `220262110012` · 07/21/2026 · Lithium Nevada Corp.
## Details
- **Degree of injury:** DAYS AWAY FROM WORK ONLY
- **Classification:** MACHINERY
- **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:** Hand tools (powered)
- **Injury source:** HAND TOOLS,POWERED,NEC
- **Nature of injury:** FRACTURE,CHIP
- **Body part:** FINGER(S)/THUMB
- **Days lost:** —
- **Mine experience:** 0.23 years
## Operator
- **Controller:** Lithium Americas Corp
- **Operator:** Lithium Nevada Corp.
- **Mine:** [2602762](https://api.morvs.ai/mine/2602762)
## Narrative

During a torquing operation, a RAD torque machine was inadvertently activated while the employee's left hand was on the reaction arm. The resulting movement of the reaction arm pinched the employee's left index finger against a steel structure, causing a finger fracture and requiring stitches.

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